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NY S03454

NY S03454
Establishes criminal offenses committed against the elderly or disabled persons.


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Introduced
01/27/2025
In Committee
01/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to establishing a mandatory senior anti-violence services fee imposed upon conviction of a criminal offense and offenses against the elderly and disabled

AI Summary

This bill establishes comprehensive legal protections for elderly and disabled persons by creating new criminal offenses and modifying existing laws to specifically address crimes targeting vulnerable populations. The bill introduces a new article to the penal law defining key terms like "vulnerable elderly person" (someone 60 or older with demonstrable physical or mental dysfunction) and creates several new criminal offenses, including abandonment of an elderly or disabled person and endangering their welfare. It adds additional penalties for crimes committed against individuals who are 60 or older or have substantial physical or mental impairments, such as making it a specific criminal act to intentionally cause physical injury to such individuals. The bill also introduces a mandatory "senior anti-violence services fee" for criminal convictions, ranging from $50 for violations to $500 for certain serious sexual offenses, with the funds likely intended to support services protecting elderly and disabled individuals. Additionally, the bill modifies existing laws related to kidnapping, trespassing, and assault to provide enhanced protections for elderly and disabled persons, including removing certain legal defenses when the victim is in a vulnerable category. The legislation aims to create more robust legal mechanisms to protect some of society's most vulnerable members from physical, emotional, and financial harm.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/27/2025)

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