Enacts the "elderly abuse protective act" to protect residents 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse or deprivation.

The bill enacts the "elderly abuse protective act" to protect residents 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse or deprivation. It requires reports to the commissioner of the office of children and family services of the possible necessity for protective services. The commissioner must cause a prompt and thorough evaluation to be made to determine the situation. The bill specifies the authority of the office of children and family services, including the right of entry and furnishing of protective services.

Enacts the "elderly abuse protective act" to protect residents 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse or deprivation.

The bill enacts the "elderly abuse protective act" to protect residents 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse or deprivation. It requires reports to the commissioner of the office of children and family services of the possible necessity for protective services. The commissioner must cause a prompt and thorough evaluation to be made to determine the situation. The bill specifies the authority of the office of children and family services, including the right of entry and furnishing of protective services.