A 2835 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Creates offense of financial exploitation of the elderly.

This bill creates a new criminal offense for financial exploitation of elderly individuals in New Jersey. It amends existing criminal statutes to define the offense, specifically targeting situations where someone in a position of trust - like a fiduciary, caregiver, or agent - illegally takes or controls an elderly person's property through deception or coercion. The law establishes clear definitions for terms like "deprive" and "fiduciary" to ensure consistent prosecution. This change directly affects vulnerable seniors and those who exploit them, providing law enforcement with a targeted legal tool to address financial abuse.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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