2021 House Bill 4473

Revise definitions and sanctions for harming a vulnerable adult

Introduced in the House

March 9, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Doug Wozniak (R-36)

To increase the penalties for assaulting or unlawfully restraining a vulnerable adult, and revise the statutory definition so that it also includes provisions for “elder adults” age 80 and above. See also House Bill 4472.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

June 22, 2021

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Judiciary with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary