Abuse of elderly and disabled adults; Protective Services for the Vulnerable Adults Act; definition; persons required to report; investigation and reporting; Oklahoma's Protection and Advocacy System; Nursing Home Care Act; liability; waivers; reports; effective date.

This bill updates Oklahoma laws related to the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults and nursing home residents. It expands definitions of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and clarifies who must report suspected incidents and how those reports should be handled. The bill also outlines liability for facilities and individuals, protects those who report in good faith, and sets requirements for reporting serious incidents to state agencies and Oklahoma's Protection and Advocacy System.

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