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MEDIA ADVISORY
June 1, 2005
For More Information, Contact:
Hema Sareen Mohan (650) 688-6384

NEWS CONFERENCE ABOUT ELDER ABUSE PROTECTIONS



WHAT:
State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) and Assemblywoman Lois Wolk (D-Davis) will discuss their measures, SB 1018 and AB 1605, respectively, to require that bank employees who suspect elder financial abuse immediately notify Adult Protective Services (APS), which investigates reports of elder abuse, or law enforcement authorities. 

Bank employees would join other mandated reporters of elder abuse including health care professionals, social workers, nursing home workers, and clergy.  As with other mandated reporters, bank employees would not be liable if their suspicions prove unfounded. 
Both SB 1018 and AB 1605 have generated widespread support from law enforcement, senior groups and county welfare officials.  SB 1018 was approved by the State Senate on May 26 on a 24-14 vote, and will be heard next in the Assembly.  AB 1605 will be heard on the Assembly floor later this week. 
WHEN:
Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 11:30 AM
WHERE:
State Capitol, Sacramento, Room 1190, Governor’s Press Room
SPEAKERS:
Attorney General Bill Lockyer
State Treasurer Phil Angelides
Assemblywoman Lois Wolk
State Senator Joe Simitian
               
HOW:
Media can also listen in by phone: 
Dial-In Telephone Number: (888) 285-4585
Participant access code: 598641

 

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