2021 House Bill 4477

Revise definitions and sanctions for harming a vulnerable adult

Introduced in the House

March 9, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Jim Ellison (D-26)

To revise the state’s criminal sentencing guidelines to accommodate expanding the definition of “vulnerable adult” to include “elder adults” age 80 and above, as proposed by House Bills 4472 and 4473, which amend laws prescribing penalties for harming vulnerable adults.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

June 22, 2021

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Judiciary.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary