Bill > A07277

This bill establishes an Interagency Elder Justice Task Force consisting of representatives from various state agencies, including the Office for the Aging, Office of Victims Services, Children and Family Services, and others, with the primary goal of protecting older adults from abuse and mistreatment. The task force will include 17 members, including heads of state agencies, two members appointed by the governor, and four members appointed by legislative leaders. The task force's responsibilities include developing a comprehensive state plan on elder justice, creating coordinated response strategies for reported elder abuse, facilitating interagency planning, reviewing agency initiatives, coordinating awareness events, and making recommendations to improve elder abuse prevention and intervention efforts. Members will serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses, and they are required to meet at least quarterly. Additionally, the task force must hold five public hearings within one year of the act's effective date to gather stakeholder input and will be required to submit a report with findings and recommendations to state leadership within two years. The bill is set to expire three years after its effective date, ensuring a time-limited approach to addressing elder justice issues.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7277