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State Legislation/Regulation

LD 1428, “An Act to Facilitate Reporting by Maine Financial Institutions of Elder Financial Exploitation”

M4A supported this legislation.

Summary: This bill establishes that financial institutions and credit unions are permitted to disclose financial records to the Department of Health and Human Services when the financial institution or credit union has reasonable cause to suspect that an incapacitated or dependent adult has been or is at substantial risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation, and it provides immunity for the good faith disclosure of financial records for this purpose.

Sponsor: Rep. John Brautigam

Cosponsors: Representatives Barstow; Jackson; Koffman; Marley; Pingree; Richardson; Savage; Watson and Senator Marrache

Committee: Insurance and Financial Services

Action: A public hearing was held by the Insurance and Financial Services Committee on April 3rd. A work session was held on April 6th, and the Committee voted “ought to pass as amended.” It passed the House May 8, 2007 and passed the Senate on May 9, 2007. It was signed by the Governor on May 11, 2007.