Amends GS 122C-66 as title indicates. Makes a first violation of the statute a Class 3 misdemeanor and a repeated violation a Class 1 misdemeanor. Effective December 1, 2015, and applies to violations occurring after that date.
PROTECT MH/DD/SA CLIENTS FROM ABUSE.
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING HIGHER PENALTIES FOR REPEATED FAILURE TO REPORT ABUSE, EXPLOITATION, OR ACCIDENTAL INJURIES OF CLIENTS IN FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE CARE AND TREATMENT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.Intro. by D. Davis.
Status: Re-ref Com On Judiciary I (Senate Action) (Mar 30 2015)
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Wed, 25 Mar 2015 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Thu, 26 Mar 2015 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Mon, 30 Mar 2015 Senate: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
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Mon, 30 Mar 2015 Senate: Re-ref Com On Judiciary I(link is external)
S 496
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Bill S 496 (2015-2016)Summary date: Mar 26 2015 - View Summary
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