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NY S08741
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
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 develop strategies and programs protecting older adults from abuse and mistreatment
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Task force membership includes 12 state agency heads (including directors of aging, victim services, health, mental health, criminal justice, and state police) plus 5 legislative appointees, chaired by the Director of the Office for the Aging
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Requires the task force to develop a comprehensive state plan on elder justice, coordinate government responses to elder abuse reports, and facilitate interagency policy development
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Mandates five public hearings across the state within one year to gather stakeholder input, with findings and recommendations reported to the governor and legislative leaders within two years
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Task force members must be appointed within 120 days of the effective date, meet at least quarterly, and serve without compensation; 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
referred to aging
3/11/2026