House Bill No. introduced by B. Mercer establishes new reporting requirements related to allegations of exploitation of incapacitated persons or vulnerable adults. The bill mandates that the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) forward credible reports of exploitation to the relevant county attorney, who must then report to the Attorney General annually. The reports must include specific details such as case identifiers, dates of initial reports, prosecution decisions, and outcomes. Additionally, the Attorney General is required to create a standardized reporting form and provide an annual summary of the cases to the law and justice interim committee.

The bill also amends Section 52-3-812 of the Montana Code Annotated, revising the content of reports to include the telephone number of the person making the report. Furthermore, it introduces a new provision allowing the Attorney General to request investigative findings from DPHHS and county attorneys for cases that were declined for prosecution. This aims to enhance oversight and ensure that cases of exploitation are adequately addressed. The bill includes coordination instructions to ensure consistency with other related legislation.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 52-3-812
HB0743_1(1): 52-3-812
HB0743_1(2): 52-3-812
HB0743_1(3): 52-3-812
HB0743_1(4): 52-3-812
HB0743_1(5): 52-3-812
HB0743_1(6): 52-3-812
HB0743_1: 52-3-812
HB0743_2(1): 52-3-812
HB0743_2(10): 52-3-812
HB0743_2(11): 52-3-812
HB0743_2(12): 52-3-812
HB0743_2(13): 52-3-812
HB0743_2(2): 52-3-812
HB0743_2(3): 52-3-812
HB0743_2(4): 52-3-812
HB0743_2(5): 52-3-812
HB0743_2(6): 52-3-812
HB0743_2(7): 52-3-812
HB0743_2(8): 52-3-812
HB0743_2(9): 52-3-812
HB0743_2: 52-3-812
HB0743_3(1): 52-3-812
HB0743_3(2): 52-3-812
HB0743_3(3): 52-3-812
HB0743_3(4): 52-3-812
HB0743_3(5): 52-3-812
HB0743_3(6): 52-3-812
HB0743_3(7): 52-3-812
HB0743_3(8): 52-3-812
HB0743_3: 52-3-812