SB 5510 - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Revises the definition of "neglect" by including an act or omission by a person or entity with a duty of care that demonstrates a serious disregard of consequences of such a magnitude as to constitute a clear and present danger to a vulnerable adult's health, welfare, or safety.

Requires the department of social and health services or law enforcement, in conducting an investigation of abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, self-neglect, or neglect, to, upon request, have access to all relevant records related to a vulnerable adult that are in the possession of mandated reporters and their employees.

Authorizes the department of social and health services, the certified professional guardian board, and the office of public guardianship to share information contained in reports and investigations of the abuse, abandonment, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.