New York A10020 mandates reporting of senior abuse by specific professionals and institutions.

New York A10020 amends the social services law to establish mandatory reporting requirements for senior abuse or maltreatment. The bill identifies specific professionals and institutions, including healthcare workers, social workers, and financial consultants, as mandatory reporters. These individuals must report suspected abuse to adult protective services within 48 hours, either orally or in writing. The bill also outlines the information to be included in these reports and the penalties for failure to report.

New York A10020 mandates reporting of senior abuse by specific professionals and institutions.

New York A10020 amends the social services law to establish mandatory reporting requirements for senior abuse or maltreatment. The bill identifies specific professionals and institutions, including healthcare workers, social workers, and financial consultants, as mandatory reporters. These individuals must report suspected abuse to adult protective services within 48 hours, either orally or in writing. The bill also outlines the information to be included in these reports and the penalties for failure to report.