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HB 7488 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ABUSE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Removes the intent requirement relative to the definitions of "abuse" within the chapter on "abuse in healthcare facilities" and amends the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" with regard to elderly affairs by deleting the element of willful conduct.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 4, 2026
Last action
Feb 11, 2026 — 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Pat Serpa D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled