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NY S01202
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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AI Summary
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Creates an interagency elder justice task force within the Office for the Aging to protect older adults from abuse and mistreatment through collaboration among state agencies
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Task force membership includes 12 state agency heads (including directors of aging, victim services, financial services, mental health, health, and state police) plus 5 members appointed by the governor and legislative leaders
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Required duties include developing a comprehensive state plan on elder justice, coordinating responses to reported elder abuse, facilitating interagency policy development, and coordinating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day activities
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Task force must hold 5 public hearings across the state within one year to solicit input from stakeholders, and may use web conferencing to fulfill this requirement
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Must report findings and recommendations to the governor and legislative leaders within two years; the act expires 3 years after taking effect
Legislative Description
Establishes the interagency elder justice task force consisting of representatives of state agencies whose work involves elder justice to create greater collaboration and develop overarching strategies, systems, and programs with a goal of protecting older adults from abuse and mistreatment.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A7277A
6/10/2025