HB532

Montana HB532 revises laws on abuse, neglect, and exploitation of incapacitated persons and vulnerable adults, including penalties and definitions.

Montana HB532 revises laws related to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of incapacitated persons and vulnerable adults. It establishes penalties for abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect of a vulnerable adult, with fines and imprisonment terms varying based on the severity and repeat offenses. The bill also creates a crime of exploitation of an incapacitated person or vulnerable adult, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. It defines terms such as "vulnerable adult," "abuse," and "neglect," and amends various sections of the Montana Code Annotated to reflect these changes.