❌ SB319
Regards adult protective services provided by county JFS
Current Status: In Senate Committee (Health)
Summary
The bill establishes that county departments of job and family services have the authority to receive and investigate reports of exploitation of adults residing in long-term care or residential care facilities. If an investigation finds that protective services are needed, the department must provide those services. This authority is in addition to existing duties of the long-term care ombudsman program.
Rationale
The bill increases government intervention in personal matters by allowing state agencies to investigate and provide protective services, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of minimal government involvement and individual autonomy.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over personal lives
- Potential for misuse of investigative powers
- Erosion of personal privacy rights