Increases fines for failing to report suspected abuse or exploitation of institutionalized elderly person.

This bill increases the fine for a person required to report suspected abuse or exploitation of an institutionalized elderly person, who fails to make a report, from not more than $500 to not more than $1,500. The fine for the facility employing the individual increases from not more than $2,500 to not more than $5,000. The bill also provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for individuals reporting suspected abuse or exploitation, unless they act in bad faith or with malicious purpose.

Increases fines for failing to report suspected abuse or exploitation of institutionalized elderly person.

This bill increases the fine for a person required to report suspected abuse or exploitation of an institutionalized elderly person, who fails to make a report, from not more than $500 to not more than $1,500. The fine for the facility employing the individual increases from not more than $2,500 to not more than $5,000. The bill also provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for individuals reporting suspected abuse or exploitation, unless they act in bad faith or with malicious purpose.