HB1835

Abuse of elderly and disabled adults; Protective Services for the Vulnerable Adults Act; definition; persons required to report; investigation and reporting; Oklahoma's Protection and Advocacy System; Nursing Home Care Act; liability; waivers; reports; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1835 amends definitions and reporting requirements for abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults.

Oklahoma HB1835 updates definitions and reporting requirements for abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. It specifies that certain professionals must report suspected incidents to the Department of Human Services and Oklahoma's Protection and Advocacy System. The bill outlines penalties for failure to report, immunity for good faith reporters, and civil liability for false reports.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Civil Judiciary Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS

8 Yea

RRRDRRDR

0 Nay

History

Feb 10, 2025

House

Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Civil Judiciary

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Civil Judiciary