Senate Sponsors: BOWLES-MADIGAN,L-SMITH AND DEMUZIO. Short description: ELDER ABUSE-FAILURE TO REPORT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Elder Abuse Demonstration Project Act and the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act. Provides that a person, institution, or agency making a report of elder abuse does not have immunity under the Elder Abuse Demonstration Project Act if the person, institution, or agency (i) willfully committed an act of physical or sexual abuse against the victim named in the report or (ii) was grossly negligent in causing or allowing an act of physical or sexual abuse to be committed against the victim. Extends the repeal date of the Elder Abuse Demonstration Project Act from July 1, 2002 to July 1, 2003. Provides for the following consequences of a failure to report suspected elder abuse or neglect under the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act: (1) a physician is subject to disciplinary action under the Medical Practice Act of 1987; (2) a facility is subject to a loss of State funding; and (3) a person is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status