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NY S03401
Bill
Status
1/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Establishes an "Elderly Crime Prevention and Control Trust Fund" administered by the Division of Criminal Justice Services to fund crime prevention and detection programs benefiting persons age 62 and older.
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Requires a $200 mandatory administrative assessment on any person convicted of a felony where the victim is an elderly person (age 62+), with funds deposited into the trust fund and court clerks retaining up to 5% as a processing fee.
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Criminal Justice Services to award grants to local governments and agencies for designing, expanding, or implementing crime prevention programs that enhance safety and mobility for elderly persons.
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Requires grant recipients to submit applications detailing program costs, goals, assessment standards, and local government endorsement; limits administrative expenditures to 50% of grant awards (or 75% if matched with local funds).
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Mandates biannual reporting by grant recipients and annual legislative reports on applications received, approved, and denied; requires annual public hearings on proposed fund use and distribution; act expires June 30, 2020.
Legislative Description
Establishes an elderly crime prevention and control trust fund to be funded by an initial appropriation and administrative assessment penalties on persons convicted of felonies when an elderly person is a victim; provides that the fund is to be administered by the division of criminal justice services which shall give grants to organizations who will set up programs to prevent crimes against elderly persons.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGING
1/3/2018