Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1835: Abuse of elderly and disabled adults; Protective Services for the Vulnerable Adults Act; definition; persons required to report; investigation and reporting; Oklahoma's Protection and Advocacy System; Nursing Home Care Act; liability; waivers; reports; effective date.

In committee Last action February 10, 2025: Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Civil Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 1835 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Abuse of elderly and disabled adults; Protective Services for the Vulnerable Adults Act; definition; persons required to report; investigation and reporting; Oklahoma's Protection and Advocacy System; Nursing Home Care Act; liability; waivers; reports; effective date. Primary sponsor: Ellyn Hefner (Democratic), Randy Grellner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Civil Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ellyn Hefner (Democratic); Randy Grellner (Republican).