California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 768 — Elder abuse.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    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 2009-2010 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law proscribes various crimes committed against an elder or dependent adult when the person knows or reasonably should know that the victim is an elder or dependent adult related to physical abuse, including causing or permitting an elder or dependent adult to suffer or inflicting thereon unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering and violating. This bill would delete the language requiring that the person either know or reasonably should know that the victim was an elder or dependent adult from the definitions of those crimes. The bill would also expand those crimes to include willfully causing or permitting an elder or dependent adult to sustain any wound or physical or psychological injury. Because this bill would expand the definitions of crimes, the bill would 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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. From committee: Do pass, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Re-referred. (Ayes 4. Noes 0.) (April 28).

  6. From committee: Do pass, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Re-referred. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 21).

  7. Re-referred to Com. on AGING & L.T.C.

  8. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on AGING & L.T.C. Read second time and amended.

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

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 30.

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

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Sponsors (1)

  • Torres

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (120)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 768 do?
Existing law proscribes various crimes committed against an elder or dependent adult when the person knows or reasonably should know that the victim is an elder or dependent adult related to physical abuse, including causing or permitting an elder or dependent adult to suffer or inflicting thereon unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering and violating. This bill would delete the language requiring that the person either know or reasonably should know that the victim was an elder or dependent adult from the definitions of those crimes. The bill would also expand those crimes to include willfully causing or permitting an elder or dependent adult to sustain any wound or physical or psychological injury. Because this bill would expand the definitions of crimes, the bill would 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 768?
AB 768 is sponsored by Torres and Lowenthal, Josh (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 768?
This bill died with 2009-2010 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.
Where can I track AB 768?
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