Addresses current statutes and funding levels that limit the department of social and health services' ability to promote vulnerable adult protections.

Requires the department of social and health services to: (1) Use additional investigative resources to address a significant growth in the long-term care complaint workload; and

(2) Develop a statewide internal quality review and accountability program for residential care services.

Provides that sections 401 and 402 of the act are null and void if appropriations are not approved.

Prescribes penalties.