Criminal Justice (Seniors)

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 9439: Provides for enhanced penalties for larceny and criminal possession of stolen property against elderly persons

This bill increases penalties for theft and possession of stolen property when the victim is 60 years of age or older. It applies to offenders who knew the victim's age before or during the crime and have a prior conviction for similar offenses against elderly people. Under this law, misdemeanor theft cases become class E felonies, and felony cases move up one severity category. The changes affect prosecutors, courts, and individuals charged with these specific crimes against older adults.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens penalties for crimes against elderly victims, enhancing protection and deterrence within criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Tags Seniors

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 2, 2026

A 8051: Relates to increasing penalties for certain larceny and fraud crimes against elderly persons

Bill A 8051 aims to increase penalties for theft and fraud crimes when the victim is an elderly person. It establishes new offenses called "Theft against an elderly person" and "Fraud against an elderly person." These apply when existing theft or fraud crimes are committed against someone 60 years of age or older. Committing such crimes against an elderly person would be reclassified as a Class B felony, indicating a more severe penalty.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for crimes against elderly by reclassifying as Class B felony, directly expanding criminalization and increasing mandatory sentences per 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6725: Creates new class E felony of fraudulent accosting in the first degree

This bill creates a new class E felony offense for "fraudulent accosting" when targeting individuals aged 65 or older in public places. It specifically elevates penalties for confidence scams, tricks, or swindles that defraud seniors of money or property, changing the offense from a class A misdemeanor to a felony. The law applies directly to older adults who are victims of public scams involving confidence games, such as fake investment schemes or impersonation. The key provision makes it a felony if the perpetrator accosts a senior in public with intent to defraud, rather than the existing misdemeanor penalty for similar acts against younger victims.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates fraud against seniors from misdemeanor to felony, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, aligning with 'oppose' indicators (expands criminalization, increases mandatory sentences).85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4303: Enacts the "Elderly Crime Prevention and Control Trust Fund Act"

Establishes an elderly crime prevention and control trust fund to be funded by an initial appropriation and administrative assessment penalties on persons convicted of felonies when an elderly person is a victim; provides that the fund is to be administered by the division of criminal justice services which shall give grants to organizations who will set up programs to prevent crimes against elderly persons.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes trust fund via state appropriation and felony penalties, funding elderly crime prevention programs. Allocates public funds for specific service, aligning with funding essential programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes a trust fund for elderly crime prevention programs funded by felony penalties, administered by criminal justice services. Directly advances prevention, a core criminal justice reform goal.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Tags Seniors

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7307: Creates new class E felony of fraudulent accosting in the first degree

This bill (S 7307) creates a new class E felony charge for "fraudulent accosting in the first degree" when someone targets individuals aged 65 or older in public places with confidence games, tricks, or swindles to steal money or property. It directly affects seniors aged 65+ who may be victims of public confidence scams. The key change upgrades penalties from a class A misdemeanor (for general cases) to a class E felony specifically when the victim is elderly, increasing the severity of punishment for this targeted crime. The bill amends New York's penal law to add this new felony provision and adjust related larceny penalties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony for elderly-targeted scams, upgrading penalties from misdemeanor to felony. Expands criminalization of specific fraud, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 7382: Relates to increasing penalties for certain larceny and fraud crimes against elderly persons

This bill increases penalties for theft and fraud targeting individuals aged 60 or older, classifying these crimes as Class B felonies. It directly affects elderly victims (60+) and perpetrators of such offenses, including common scams like identity theft or fake tech support calls. The law creates two new criminal provisions: Section 165.80 for theft against elderly persons and Section 190.91 for fraud against elderly persons, both elevating penalties from lesser offenses. This change reflects legislative intent to address a 14% rise in elder fraud complaints (2023) and $77.7 billion in global fraud linked to elderly victims annually.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for theft/fraud against elderly (Class B felonies), expanding criminalization and elevating sentences - directly aligns with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 454: Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older

Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older if they have served at least fifteen years of their sentence or sentences.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands parole eligibility for older inmates after 15 years, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism and promote rehabilitation for this demographic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Tags Seniors

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