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Show S.B. 76 Domestic Violence in Presence of Children Amendments Sponsor Sen. David H. Steele Last Action March 5, 2002 Governor Signed S.B. 76 states that a person is guilty of child abuse if the person commits an act of domestic violence in the presence of a child. Furthermore, the act eliminates the requirement that there be one or more prior occasions of domestic abuse in the presence of a child. Although there may be an increased burden to the Division of Family and Child Services, the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst finds that there is essentially no state, business, or individual fiscal impact. S.B. 97 Forensic Mental Health Coordinating Council Sponsor Sen. Karen Hale Last Action March 15, 2002 Governor Signed S.B. 97 changes the name of the Mental Health and Corrections Advisory Coordinating Council to the Forensic Mental Health Coordinating Council. The council will advise on issues concerning the mental health care of persons in custody of the Department of Corrections. The Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst finds that the bill would have no state, business, or individual fiscal impact. S.B. 135 Tobacco Settlement Restricted Account Sponsor Sen. David H. Steele Last Action March 15, 2002 Governor Signed S.B. 135 clarifies the source of funds appropriated to the Department of Health for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug programs. The Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst finds that the bill would have no state, business, or individual fiscal impact. S.B. 156 School Emergency Response Plans for Sports Injuries Sponsor Sen. John L. Valentine Last Action March 18, 2002 Senate to Governor S.B. 156 requires each local board to adopt an emergency response plan for the treatment of sports-related injuries. The bill calls for the implementation of the emergency response plan in each secondary school that has a sports program. The Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst finds that the bill would have essentially no state, business, or individual fiscal impact. School districts may incur some initial training costs to implement the emergency program. Health Care H.B. 25 Adult Protective Service Amendments Sponsor Rep. Patricia W. Jones Last Action March 14, 2002 House sent to Governor H.B. 25 Adult Protective Service Amendments repeals and reenacts Part 3, Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of Disabled Adult, of the Human Services Code. The act revises and clarifies definitions of the Code as well as adds new definitions. The act sets forth the purposes, powers and duties of Adult Protective Services. The act modifies the mandatory reporting law and adds penalties for obstructing investigations and for threatening reporters, victims, or witnesses. The act clarifies who may have access to reports and information in the possession of Adult Protective Services. The act provides that the vulnerable adult victim of exploitation has a private right of action against the perpetrator. The act clarifies provisions regarding various petitions that can be filed in district court by Adult Protective Services on behalf of vulnerable adults. 130 Utah's Health: An Annual Review Volume VIII |