Older and Disabled Americans Protection Act of 1997
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Nov 1997): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
What this bill does
The Older and Disabled Americans Protection Act of 1997, if enacted, would establish a process for criminal background checks on individuals seeking to work as caretakers in shared housing arrangements. A shared housing referral agency could request the Attorney General to conduct these checks by submitting the applicant's fingerprints and a signed authorization. The Attorney General would then search federal criminal records and provide any findings to the agency.
This bill would primarily affect shared housing referral agencies and individuals applying to be service provider residents in shared housing. Shared housing is defined as a residential arrangement for at least two unrelated individuals, where one is elderly or disabled and owns or leases the dwelling, and the other provides care in exchange for reduced or free occupancy. The bill also outlines penalties for misusing this background check information and provides legal protection for agencies that reasonably rely on the provided information.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in 1997 and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not moved further in the legislative process. No further actions have been taken on the bill since its introduction.
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Official summary
Older and Disabled Americans Protection Act of 1997 - Authorizes: (1) a shared housing (a residential arrangement involving a caretaker and at least one elderly or disabled person) referral agency to request the Attorney General to conduct and share criminal background checks respecting shared housing caretaker applicants; and (2) the Attorney General to charge a fee for such service. Provides a criminal penalty for the knowing use of such information for other than housing determinations. States that an agency that reasonably relies upon such information shall not be liable for damages based on such information's inaccuracy.
Timeline
18 Nov 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2964 do?
- The Older and Disabled Americans Protection Act of 1997, if enacted, would establish a process for criminal background checks on individuals seeking to work as caretakers in shared housing arrangements. A shared housing referral agency could request the Attorney General to conduct these checks by submitting the applicant's fingerprints and a signed authorization. The Attorney General would then search federal criminal records and provide any findings to the agency. This bill would primarily affect shared housing referral agencies and individuals applying to be service provider residents in shared housing. Shared housing is defined as a residential arrangement for at least two unrelated individuals, where one is elderly or disabled and owns or leases the dwelling, and the other provides care in exchange for reduced or free occupancy. The bill also outlines penalties for misusing this background check information and provides legal protection for agencies that reasonably rely on the provided information. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in 1997 and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not moved further in the legislative process. No further actions have been taken on the bill since its introduction.
- Has H.R. 2964 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2964. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2964?
- H.R. 2964 was sponsored by Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46] (D-CA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2964?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. (18 Nov 1997).
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