BILL NUMBER: S1202A
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::
The purpose of this bill is to create an interagency elder justice task
force to enhance collaboration between state agencies in protecting
older adults fiom abuse and mistreatment.
 
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.
 
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORIGINAL AND AMENDED VERSION (IF APPLICABLE):
The A-print amendments would adjust the composition of the task force
and provide technical changes to assist implementation.
 
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.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY::
2023-2024: A.10628 - Referred to Aging; S.9138 - Passed Senate
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS::
To be determined.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE::
This act would take effect immediately and would expire and be deemed
repealed three years after such effective date.