The bill, known as "Alan's Law," establishes enhanced penalties for individuals employed or volunteering in caregiving facilities who are found guilty of committing offenses against vulnerable persons within those facilities. Specifically, it stipulates that if a person is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense while working in such a facility, they will face an additional prison sentence of 1 to 10 years, which must run consecutively to any other sentence imposed for the underlying offense. The bill also clarifies that the minimum sentences cannot be deferred or suspended, except as provided in existing law.

Furthermore, the bill provides definitions for key terms, including "caregiving facility," which encompasses various types of facilities such as mental health centers, assisted living facilities, and schools, and "vulnerable person," which includes children and vulnerable adults. Notably, the bill removes the definition of "incapacitated person" from the previous law, streamlining the focus on the specified categories of vulnerable individuals. Overall, this legislation aims to strengthen protections for vulnerable persons in caregiving settings by imposing stricter penalties on those who exploit their positions of trust.