SB 5370 — Concerning adult protective services.

What this bill does

Requires upon request, rather than authorizes, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and law enforcement to share with each other information contained in reports and findings of vulnerable adult abuse. Outlines the authority of the DSHS to confirm receipt and status of and disclose the outcome of reports of vulnerable adult abuse, with certain exceptions. Authorizes the DSHS to examine and obtain copies of autopsy records in cases of vulnerable adult abuse. Modifies the definitions of "individual provider" and "mandated reporter" in the provisions related to abuse of vulnerable adults.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 24, 2023
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 28, 2023
  47 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting

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