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NY S05283
Bill
Status
3/1/2021
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, detection, and enforcement programs benefiting persons age 62 and older.
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Imposes a mandatory $200 administrative assessment on persons convicted of any felony where the victim is an elderly person (age 62+), with court clerks retaining up to 5% of collections as a fee.
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Allows the Division of Criminal Justice Services to award grants to local governments and agencies for designing, expanding, or implementing crime prevention programs that enhance safety and well-being of elderly persons.
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Requires grant recipients to submit applications including program costs, service area descriptions, measurable goals, and local endorsements, with bi-annual reporting on program activities to the commissioner.
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Mandates the legislature conduct annual public hearings on proposed use and distribution of trust fund moneys, with the commissioner submitting detailed plans on anticipated revenues and fund status.
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Expires June 30, 2024.
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
1/5/2022