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SB182Introduced in the Senate

Adult Protective Services - Modifications

Passed

Introduced by Judicial Proceedings

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Altering provisions relating to the reporting and investigation of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults; and requiring a local department of aging to complete an investigation and make an indicated, not indicated, or undetermined finding within 60 days.

Where it stands

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 653

May 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 3, 2026

120

Yes

0

No

21

Absent or Not Voting

141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  3. Hearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m.

  4. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

  5. Favorable Adopted

  6. Second Reading Passed

  7. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

  8. Referred Judiciary

  9. Favorable Report by Judiciary

  10. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

  11. Third Reading Passed (120-0)

  12. Returned Passed

  13. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 653

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