BILL NUMBER: S1202
SPONSOR: CLEARE
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the elder law, in relation to establishing the intera-
gency elder justice task force; and providing for the repeal of such
provisions upon expiration thereof
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
This Bill creates an "Interagency Elder Justice Task Force."
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
This Bill creates an "Interagency Elder Justice Task Force" with
provisions that include: (1) The Purpose; which is a multidisciplinary,
collaborative approach to the issue; (2) Membership: including Executive
Branch representatives and Legislative Appointments; (3) Duties, includ-
ing the formulation of a state plan on elder justice, et al.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Sadly, over 300,000 New Yorkers are victims of Elder Abuse each year;
owing to the fact that the abuse can be physical, mental, financial,
sexual or neglect a unified approach to deal with the issue is best,
thus the creation of an overarching Interagency Elder Justice Task Force
is warranted
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New In 2024; Passed Senate.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
To be determined.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.