California 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 2551 — Crimes: elder abuse.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law prohibits the abuse or neglect of an elder or dependant adult, as specified. Under existing law a violation of these provisions is punishable as either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the circumstances. Existing law, for purposes of these provisions, defines an "elder" as a person 65 years of age or older, and a "dependant adult" as a person between 18 and 64 years of age who has certain defined physical or mental limitations. This bill would, for purposes of the elder and dependant adult abuse and neglect provisions, define an "elder" as a person who is 60 years of age or older, and define a "dependant adult" as a person between 18 and 59 years of age who has certain defined physical and mental limitations. By redefining "elder," this bill would expand the applicability of these crimes and impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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Action History

  1. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Referred to Coms. on AGING & L.T.C. and PUB. S.

  3. From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.

  4. Read first time. To print.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2551 do?
Existing law prohibits the abuse or neglect of an elder or dependant adult, as specified. Under existing law a violation of these provisions is punishable as either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the circumstances. Existing law, for purposes of these provisions, defines an "elder" as a person 65 years of age or older, and a "dependant adult" as a person between 18 and 64 years of age who has certain defined physical or mental limitations. This bill would, for purposes of the elder and dependant adult abuse and neglect provisions, define an "elder" as a person who is 60 years of age or older, and define a "dependant adult" as a person between 18 and 59 years of age who has certain defined physical and mental limitations. By redefining "elder," this bill would expand the applicability of these crimes and impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 2551?
AB 2551 is sponsored by Bains, Jasmeet (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2551?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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