NY S07382

Creates new crime of "theft against an elderly person" (section 165.80) when any theft offense is committed against a victim 60 years of age or older, classified as a Class B felony

Creates new crime of "fraud against an elderly person" (section 190.91) when any fraud offense is committed against a victim 60 years of age or older, classified as a Class B felony

Defines "elderly person" as anyone 60 years of age or older for purposes of both new offenses

Legislative findings cite FBI data showing elder fraud complaints increased 14% in 2023, with one in ten elderly Americans victimized annually and $77.7 billion in global fraud linked to elderly victims

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law