Illinois HB4676 amends the Criminal Code to address abuse and neglect of elderly and disabled individuals, including financial exploitation and.
Illinois HB4676 amends the Criminal Code to strengthen protections for elderly and disabled individuals. It defines "caregiver" and outlines specific acts that constitute abuse or neglect, such as failing to provide necessary care or abandoning the individual. The bill also addresses financial exploitation, detailing penalties based on the value of property taken. It clarifies that good faith efforts by caregivers do not incur criminal liability and that certain medical professionals are exempt from these provisions.
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