Bill > SB388

This bill increases penalties for crimes against adults at risk, allows for restraining orders for adults at risk, permits the freezing of assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk, and creates a new penalty for sexual assault of an adult at risk. Specifically, the bill: - Increases the maximum term of imprisonment for crimes against adults at risk by up to 6 years, depending on the underlying offense, regardless of whether the defendant knew the victim was an adult at risk. - Allows adult at risk petitioners to participate in restraining order hearings by telephone or audiovisual means. - Permits the court to freeze or seize up to 100% of a defendant's funds, assets, or property if they are charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk involving more than $2,500, in order to facilitate restitution to the victim. - Creates a new penalty for sexual assault of an adult at risk, with the same lack of a defense for the defendant's knowledge of the victim's status. The bill aims to provide additional protections and recourse for adults at risk, who are defined as individuals at least 18 years old who have a physical or mental condition that substantially impairs their ability to care for themselves.