HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 146

(By Delegates Estep-Burton and Rowan)

[Introduced March 6, 2020]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the incidences of elder abuse in nursing facilities and among in-home care providers.

Whereas, Allegations of elder abuse in nursing facilities and among in-home care providers have been brought to the attention of members of the House Committee on Seniors, Children and Families; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the incidences of elder abuse in nursing facilities and among in-home care providers;

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the Legislature, no later than 30 days prior to the first day of the regular session, 2021, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations together with drafts of any legislation to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report, and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Health and Human Resources Accountability.