HB527

Providing for communication duties between the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services with certain agencies and the Department of Aging relating to abuse of adults and older adults.

Introduced·2/10/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB527 mandates communication duties between the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Aging.

Pennsylvania HB527, known as the Communication of Older Adult Abuse Act, establishes communication duties between the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Aging concerning abuse of adults and older adults. When an allegation of abuse is reported to the Department of Health or the Department of Human Services, the department that receives the allegation must refer it to the local area agency on aging for screening and investigation.

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Where it stands

Current
Aging & Older Adult Services Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 10, 2025

House

Referred to Aging & Older Adult Services