On April 5, the Senate passed a proposal on that will aim to protect at-risk adults by requiring professionals such as doctors, nurses, and first-responders to report cases of abuse against these at-risk adults. Senator Hudak, who sponsored the bill, pointed out that there are a significant number of disabled and vulnerable adults who need this protection. Senator Kevin Lundberg opposed the measure because he feels the mandatory reporting constitutes government overreaching that violates freedom.
See Lawmakers Take Action Against Elder Abuse (CO), Estate of Denial, Apr. 5, 2012.
Special thanks to Jim Hillhouse (Professional Legal Marketing (PLM, Inc.)) for bringing this article to my attention.
