SB1426

Oklahoma SB1426 limits reporting duties and disclosures to substantiated findings in cases of vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Oklahoma SB1426 amends the Protective Services for Vulnerable Adults Act to limit reporting duties and disclosures to substantiated findings. It requires the appropriate state entity to notify the caretaker, legal guardian, and next of kin of a vulnerable adult about the investigation process and their involvement. The bill mandates that only substantiated findings be forwarded to the district attorney. It also provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for those who report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in good faith.