1. HOUSE BILL 72 SW 3600 Social Welfare Policy Dr. Seelman By: Aida Nuru & Donna Robinson

2.  House Bill 72 revises HB 78 first introduced Jan 16, 2013, signed into law May 3, 2013  Senate vote: Yea(46) Nay(1) NV (7), Exec (1)  House vote; Yea(143) Nay 21), NV (11), Exec (2) CRIMES AND OFFENSES; PROTECTION OF DISABLED ADULTS AND ELDER PERSONS

3. 1 OUT 10 ADULTS EXPERIENCING ABUSE  Crimes against seniors and handicapped adults have steadily increased since 2008

4. PURPOSE IS TO PROTECT SENIORS & HANDICAPPED ADULTS AGAINST ABUSE & NEGLECT

5.  51-1-29. Liability of persons rendering emergency care  51-1-29.1. Liability of voluntary health care provider and sponsoring organization  RICO GOOD SAMARITAN ACT

6.  Wendell Willard represents the 51st District in the Georgia House of Representatives.  Sandy Springs City Lawyer  Author of HB 72 STATE REPRESENTATIVE

7. LEGISLATIVE  Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler  District 91  Ordain Minister  Chair of Black Caucus

8. LEGISLATIVE PROCESS  House Bill 72 went through many sessions. Starting in the House and ending on the Senate Floor.  This House Bill was previously introduced to the capital in 2013 and was signed by Governor Nathan Deal under HB 78.  Brought back to make necessary adjustments and improvements.

9. COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS  Kathy Floyd  Executive Director of Georgia Council on Aging (GCOA)  Key player in HB 72  Advocate

10. LEGISLATORS  Senator Emanuel Jones  Sworn in 2005  District 10  Advocate for HB 72  Personal Connection

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