26B-6-210. Statewide database -- Restricted use and access.

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Effective 5/7/2025

(1)The division shall maintain a database for reports of vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation made pursuant to this part.

(2)The database shall include:

(a)the names and identifying data of the alleged abused, neglected, or exploited vulnerable adult and the alleged perpetrator;

(b)information regarding whether or not the allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation was found to be:

(i)supported;

(ii)inconclusive;

(iii)without merit; or

(iv)for reports for which the finding is made before May 5, 2008:

(A)substantiated; or

(B)unsubstantiated; and

(c)any other information that may be helpful in furthering the purposes of this part, as determined by the division.

(3)Information obtained from the database may be used only:

(a)for statistical summaries compiled by the department that do not include names or other identifying data;

(b)where identification of an individual as a perpetrator may be relevant in a determination regarding whether to grant or deny a license, privilege, or approval made by:

(i)the department;

(ii)the Division of Professional Licensing;

(iii)the Division of Licensing and Background Checks within the department;

(iv)the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, within the Department of Public Safety;

(v)any government agency specifically authorized by statute to access or use the information in the database; or

(vi)an agency of another state that performs a similar function to an agency described in Subsections (3)(b)(i) through (iv); or

(c)as otherwise specifically provided by law.

Amended by Chapter 470 , 2025 General Session