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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 75(R)

SENATE BILL 61  

SENATE AUTHOR: Zaffirini

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97         

HOUSE SPONSOR: Hilderbran et. al.

Senate Bill 61 amends the Human Resources Code to increase from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor the penalty for failure to report the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly or disabled person.