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SD Elder Abuse Task Force to Suggest Changes to Reporting Laws

SD Elder Abuse Task Force to Suggest Changes to Reporting Laws

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A task force on elder abuse will have some recommendations for the 2016 South Dakota legislature.
Curt Everson, President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says there are financial issues that need some changes….

Everson says the proposals would allow banks to work with local authorities on suspected abuse cases…..

Everson says banks have to maintain a balance with their customers….

The task force was formed at the request of Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson.

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