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ID H0404

ID H0404
Adds to existing law to provide for the offense of financial exploitation of an elder.


summary

Introduced
02/04/2020
In Committee
03/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF AN ELDER -- Adds to existing law to provide for the offense of financial exploitation of an elder.

AI Summary

This bill adds to existing law to provide for the offense of financial exploitation of an elder. It defines "elder" as a person who is 60 years of age or older, and "financial exploitation" as the unauthorized taking, withholding, misappropriation, or use of an elder's money, real property, or personal property using coercion, manipulation, threats, intimidation, misrepresentation, or undue influence. The bill also amends the existing law on abuse, exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult to include financial exploitation of an elder by a caregiver as a misdemeanor or felony offense, depending on the monetary damage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

Last Action

Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk (on 03/16/2020)

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