Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

Expands the scope and purpose of the new Article 6B’s declaration of public policy to include prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of both disabled adults and older adults (was, just disabled adults). Makes conforming changes to include older adults in defined term case review multidisciplinary team (Teams) in GS 108A-118.1, GS 108A-118.3 (powers and duties of Teams), GS 108A-118.4 (duties of director of local DSS in relation to Teams), GS 108A-118.6 (information sharing pertaining to Teams), and GS 108A-118.7 (confidentiality of Teams’ records).

Requires that the board of county commissioners appointing the local law enforcement members of a county Team consult with the district attorney’s office and local DSS.