LD1459

This bill requires municipal general assistance officers to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of incapacitated or dependent adults and.

This bill amends Maine law to include municipal general assistance officers among those mandated to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of incapacitated or dependent adults and suspected abuse or neglect of children or a suspicious child death. The bill updates the list of mandated reporters to include these officers, ensuring they are legally required to report such incidents to the appropriate authorities.