Mississippi Legislature
2001 Regular Session

Senate Bill 2657

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Background

Title

Description: Right of elderly or disabled person to recover for abuse or neglect; establish burden of proof.

Bill Text: [Introduced]

History of Actions:

1 01/15 (S) Referred To Public Health and Welfare
2 01/30 (S) Died In Committee

Background Information:

Effective dateJuly 1, 2001
DispositionDead
DeadlineGeneral Bill/Constitutional Amendment
RevenueNo
Vote type requiredMajority

Senate Committee:

Principal Author: Nunnelee

Title: AN ACT TO PROVIDE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR ELDERLY PERSONS OR DISABLED ADULTS TO RECOVER FOR ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SEXUAL ABUSE OR EXPLITATION OR THEFT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BURDEN OF PROOF FOR SUCH ACTION SHALL BE BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE; TO PROVIDE THAT ATTORNEYS' FEES SHALL BE RECOVERABLE ONLY IN CASES OF INTENTIONAL, FRAUDULENT OR MALICIOUS CONDUCT BY THE DEFENDANT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.


Information pertaining to this measure was last updated on 01/30/01 at 01:02.

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