Budget Amendment ID: FY2015-S4-688

EHS 688

Elder Financial Exploitation Prevention

Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-1636, moved that the bill be amended in section 2, in item 9110-1636, by inserting the following:-

“provided further that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the establishment of and administrative support of regional Financial Abuse Specialist Teams (FAST Teams) to improve the ability of elder protective services programs to investigate and respond to reports of financial exploitation as recommended by the Elder Protective Service Commission established by section 204 of Chapter 139 of the Acts of 2012; provided further that the Executive Office of Elder Affairs shall provide a report to the House and Senate Chairs of the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs on the implementation of FAST Teams on or before June 30, 2015.”

And by striking out the figure “$22,710,663” and inserting in place thereof “$22,810,663”.