Washington Code 11.130.755 – Reporting of suspected abuse, abandonment, neglect, exploitation
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If a person who receives a copy of a supported decision-making agreement or is aware of the existence of a supported decision-making agreement has cause to believe that a vulnerable adult as defined in RCW 74.34.020 is being abused, abandoned, neglected (including self-neglect), or personally or financially exploited by the supporter, the person shall make a report to the department of social and health services, except where the person is exempted from the requirements to report abuse due to a confidential relationship recognized in statute, regulation, or professional standards.
[ 2020 c 312 § 612.]
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Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
Terms Used In Washington Code 11.130.755
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.