AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 34; Title 35; Title 36; Title 39 and Title 71, relative to elderly and vulnerable adults.
Impact
If enacted, SB 2147 will significantly strengthen the legal framework governing the treatment of elderly and disabled individuals in Tennessee. It will clarify what constitutes abuse or neglect and expand the scope of recovery rights for victims and their representatives. This includes allowing claims for damages when wrongful conduct is proven against caretakers, even allowing those claims to pass on to the victim's estate if they pass away due to such actions. The amendments will also include stipulations regarding marriages entered into under fraudulent circumstances with elderly individuals, potentially nullifying such unions under certain conditions.
Summary
Senate Bill 2147 focuses on amending the Tennessee Code Annotated to better protect elderly and vulnerable adults from various forms of abuse and exploitation. The bill introduces new definitions and provisions surrounding abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation while also impacting the legal rights of caretakers and family members in the context of inheritance and financial claims. Its primary objective is to ensure that legal protections are in place for individuals who may be susceptible to mistreatment and to extend the rights to pursue legal action even after the victim's death.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding SB 2147 appears broadly supportive among advocates for elder rights and legal professionals who recognize the need for better protections within Tennessee's legal system. However, there may be contention among legislators regarding how these changes could affect family dynamics, particularly concerning inheritance rights for surviving spouses found to have exploited the deceased. The discussions reflect a growing concern for the treatment of vulnerable populations alongside the need to balance this with family law issues.
Contention
One notable point of contention is the provision that could strip a surviving spouse of inherited rights if found complicit in the abuse or exploitation of their partner. Critics argue that this could lead to complications in family disputes and may have unintended consequences for innocent parties. Additionally, the burden of proof for claims involving undue influence may also raise concerns about the legal intricacies involved in disputes among family members, creating potential for significant litigation as this law would redefine existing norms and legal interpretations regarding elder care and family inheritance.
Crossfiled
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 34; Title 35; Title 36; Title 39 and Title 71, relative to elderly and vulnerable adults.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 34; Title 35; Title 36; Title 39 and Title 71, relative to elderly and vulnerable adults.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to abuse of elders and vulnerable adults.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to abuse of elders and vulnerable adults.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 12; Title 13; Title 33; Title 34; Title 37; Title 40; Title 41; Title 45; Title 49; Title 52; Title 55; Title 56; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68; Title 71 and Chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, relative to the Tennessee Disability and Aging Act of 2024.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 12; Title 13; Title 33; Title 34; Title 37; Title 40; Title 41; Title 45; Title 49; Title 52; Title 55; Title 56; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68; Title 71 and Chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, relative to the Tennessee Disability and Aging Act of 2024.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to abuse of elderly or vulnerable adults.
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