An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, in administration, further providing for immunity from civil and criminal liability; in reporting suspected abuse by employees, further providing for reports to department and coroner, for restrictions on employees, for confidentiality of and access to confidential reports and for penalties; providing for Older Adult Abuse Registry; and imposing penalties.

Summary

The bill updates Pennsylvania’s Older Adults Protective Services Act to require reporting of suspected abuse by employees and to create an Older Adult Abuse Registry. It also grants immunity from civil and criminal liability for certain actions, sets confidentiality rules for reports, and imposes penalties for violations. These changes aim to strengthen protections for older adults and clarify the responsibilities of service providers.

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