HB4676Introduced in the House
CRIM CD-ELDER ABUSE
Introduced by Martha Deuter, District 45
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a caregiver also commits criminal abuse or neglect of an elderly person or person with a disability when he or she knowingly: (1) performs acts that create the substantial likelihood that the person's life will be endangered, health will be injured, or pre-existing physical or mental condition will deteriorate; or (2) fails to perform acts that he or she knows or reasonably should know are necessary to maintain or preserve the life or health of the person and that failure creates a substantial likelihood that the person's life will be endangered, health will be injured, or pre-existing physical or mental condition will deteriorate. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "voluntarily assumed the responsibilities for care". Changes the definition of "caregiver". In the statute concerning financial exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability, defines "undue influence".
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0671
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Criminal Law Committee · May 5, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Not Voting |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
| Celina Villanueva | 12 | Yes |
| Robert Peters | 13 | Yes |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Jil Tracy | 50 | Yes |
| Steve McClure | 54 | Not Voting |
| Terri Bryant | 58 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 098-001-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Criminal Law
Do Pass Criminal Law; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0671
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