Friday, February 15, 2013

Testimony for February 14, 2013

HB 382, Relating to Mandatory Reporting.  Requires financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of an elder to an appropriate police department and allows reporting to the Department of Human Services. Mandates information sharing with the police or prosecutor.

SB 470, Relating to Credit Cards.  Prohibits retailers from imposing credit card surcharges in certain instances.