Amends GS 14-32.3 (abuse, neglect, and exploitation of disabled or elder adults) elevating the offense of (1) abuse of a disabled or elder adult to a Class G felony if the victim suffers injury and to a Class E felony if the victim suffers serious injury, and (2) neglecting a disabled or elder adult to a Class H felony if the victim suffers injury and to a Class F felony if the victim suffers serious injury.
Effective December 1, 2021, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.