AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELDER JUSTICE UNIT IN THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.

HB 5795 establishes a dedicated Elder Justice Unit within Connecticut's Division of Criminal Justice. The bill requires the Chief State's Attorney to create this unit specifically to investigate and prosecute crimes targeting older adults, including exploitation, theft, fraud, and abuse. It directly affects elderly residents vulnerable to these crimes by ensuring specialized handling of their cases. The unit will operate under existing criminal justice structures, focusing on improving responses to elder-related offenses without creating new laws. (HB 5795, 2025 Session)