Civil Cause of Action for Exploited Vulnerable Adults
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Bill Summary - 24LSO-0403 Bill No.: SF0045 Effective: 7/1/2024 LSO No.: 24LSO-0403 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0015 Chapter No.: 53 Prime Sponsor: Nethercott Catch Title: Vulnerable adults-civil cause of action-2. Has Report: No Subject: Provides a civil cause of action for exploited vulnerable adults. Summary/Major Elements: This bill allows exploited vulnerable adults to have a civil cause of action against the person who exploited them. The bill also lists who may bring the civil cause of action, including the vulnerable adult's guardian, agent or caregiver. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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The lawmaker explains that the bill provides a necessary civil cause of action to protect vulnerable adults from exploitation when law enforcement or power of attorney avenues are insufficient.
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