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Dependent persons: definition.

It became law on Jul 9, 2018.

CA AB 1934 · Assembly Bill · 2017–2018

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Latest action
Jul 9, 2018

What it does

Existing law generally affords dependent persons and adults protections against abuse and neglect. Existing law makes it a crime to engage in certain types of conduct against a dependent adult or dependent person, including, among others, committing certain sexual acts upon a dependent person, or willfully causing or permitting the person or health of a dependent adult to be injured. Existing law also establishes special conditions for dependent adults with respect to court proceedings, including oath requirements and witness examinations. Existing law defines "dependent person" for purposes of these provisions as, in part, a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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  3. Floor (Done)

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    Jul 9, 2018

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