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NY S06838

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Elderly Crime Prevention and Control Trust Fund" to be administered by the Division of Criminal Justice Services for crime prevention programs benefiting persons age 62 and older.

  • Imposes a mandatory $200 administrative assessment on any person convicted of a felony where the victim is an elderly person (age 62+), with collected funds deposited into the trust fund.

  • Authorizes the Division of Criminal Justice Services to award grants to local governments and agencies for designing, expanding, or implementing crime prevention, detection, and enforcement programs that enhance safety and well-being of elderly persons.

  • Requires grant applicants to submit program costs, community service area descriptions, measurable goals, and endorsement from local chief administrative officers, with administrative expenses capped at 50% of grant awards (or 75% if matched with equal local resources).

  • Requires bi-annual reporting by grant recipients and annual reports to the legislature detailing all applications received, approved, and denied; expires June 30, 2026.

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

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Aging5/11/2023

Full Bill Text

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