House Sponsors: LANG-SILVA-FLOWERS. Short description: ELDERLY & DISABLED-ABUSE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act. Includes bankers and attorneys in the definition of "mandated reporter". Includes, in the duties of the Department on Aging, the establishment and coordination of a training program in the unique nature of elder abuse cases and the coordination of that training program with other agencies and entities, and the coordination with banks and financial institutions of an educational program warning persons 60 years of age and older about financial exploitation. Provides that banks and financial institutions shall send to their customers pamphlets warning of financial exploitation against persons at least 60 years of age. Requires the Department on Aging to establish a computerized database of persons who served as caregivers and who were convicted of certain offenses against persons 60 years of age and older or the disabled. Provides for the access to that information in the database on the Internet. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that criminal neglect of a long term care resident that results in the resident's death is a Class 2 felony for which the defendant, if sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall be sentenced from 3 to 14 years imprisonment. Includes, in the offense of financial exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability, illegally using such a person's assets or resources. Includes as a victim any person at least 60 years of age instead of only a person at least 60 that has an infirmity that impairs his or her mental or physical ability to independently manage his or her property or financial matters. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Permits the victim of certain offenses committed 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 be sentenced to community service, an impact incarceration program, or an alcohol or substance abuse program, if warranted. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that a person convicted of certain offenses against the elderly or disabled may not inherit property from the victim of the offense. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status