Creates offense of financial exploitation of the elderly.
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Overview
This bill creates a new offense of ‘financial exploitation of the elderly’ in New Jersey. It specifically targets individuals who are in a position of trust, such as family members or caregivers, and use fraudulent means like extortion or intimidation to obtain property from elderly individuals. The law aims to protect vulnerable seniors from financial abuse by establishing a criminal penalty for this type of exploitation. It also includes provisions defining key terms related to the offense and outlines a defense for those who genuinely attempt to assist elderly individuals without causing harm.
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