Panel approves expansion of elder‑exploitation protections and registry changes Subcommittee voted to advance HB1290 (LC481704) to remove 'coercion' language, expand covered actors beyond guardians/caregivers, and add certain exploitation offenses to the offender registry; sponsor and witnesses supported the changes.

A new bill in Georgia aims to enhance protections against elder exploitation by expanding the definition of abuse and including family members in its reach.

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Lawmakers consider new felony for exploiting vulnerable adults' government benefits SB140 would create a felony offense for recruiting, harboring or exploiting elders and adults with disabilities to obtain their government benefits. Advocates cited recent investigations of unlicensed facilities and in‑home exploitation; committee asked about sentencing gradations and prosecutorial discretion.

New legislation in Maryland aims to crack down on the shocking exploitation of vulnerable adults for their government benefits, revealing horrifying cases of predatory caregivers.

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B.C. banker vanishes after stealing $354K from elderly clients The misconduct was serious, calculated and deceptive, the regulator found.

A former British Columbia financial advisor has been permanently banned from the securities industry and fined more than $1 million after stealing from #elderly clients, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. www.nsnews.com/highlights/b...
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Judge Michael Veil accepts Kimberly Essex's no contest plea in elderly exploitation case Court finds Essex guilty of exploitation of the elderly following no contest plea.

In a groundbreaking hearing, Kimberly Essex faces serious consequences as she enters a no contest plea for exploiting the elderly.

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Hialeah man accused of stealing $50K from 95-year-old mom in exploitation case A Hialeah man has been arrested after authorities said he exploited his 95-year-old mother out of tens of thousands of dollars, leaving her unable to pay her rent.

#ElderExploitation #ElderAbuse of 95 year old victim in #HialeahFlorida near #Miami by old looking 72 year old stepson who stole all her money. The vile deadbeat Creep who used the stolen money for a lavish lifestyle arrested on major #Felony charges.
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