HB 87

Abstract

Amends the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act. Requires the Department on Aging to establish and coordinate specified elder abuse training and education programs and to establish a database of caregivers convicted of certain offenses against the elderly or disabled. Provides that mandated reporters who fail to report abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation are guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Changes elements of and penalties for the offenses of abuse and neglect of a long term care facility resident, criminal neglect of an elderly person or person with a disability (instead of "elderly or disabled person"), and financial exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Permits victims of certain offenses against the elderly to testify through an evidence deposition rather than appear in court. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Permits the court to sentence a person convicted of certain offenses against the elderly or disabled to community service, impact incarceration, or an alcohol or substance abuse program. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that persons convicted of certain offenses against the elderly or disabled may not inherit property from a victim. Makes other changes.