IL HB3529

Adds new subsection (a-5) to Section 17-56 of the Criminal Code criminalizing failure to pay for nursing home care from an elderly person's or person with disability's assets and income that exceed Medicaid allowable limits.

Defines "assumes responsibility of managing financial affairs" to include receiving, accessing, handling, or controlling funds such as Social Security benefits, pensions, cash, or other income.

Creates civil liability requiring defendants charged with financial exploitation to return victim's property within 60 days of written demand or pay treble damages plus attorney fees and court costs, regardless of criminal conviction.

Authorizes prosecutors to petition courts to freeze defendant's assets up to the value of stolen or lost property exceeding $5,000 for purposes of restitution to victims.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to require State's Attorneys to request courts order restitution to nursing facilities for unpaid care costs when convicting persons of financial exploitation under the new subsection (a-5).