Creates offense of financial exploitation of the elderly.
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This bill creates a new offense of ‘financial exploitation of the elderly.’ It defines this offense as compelling or inducing an elderly person to transfer property through fraud, false promises, extortion, or intimidation, specifically targeting individuals in positions of trust such as family members or those providing care. The offense is a third-degree crime if the amount involved is at least $500, and a fourth-degree crime if it’s less than $200. It also amends existing theft laws to consolidate theft and computer criminal activity offenses and establishes a defense for good-faith assistance to elderly individuals.
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