SB650 makes financial exploitation of vulnerable adults by caregivers a class A felony in Hawaii.

SB650 addresses the growing issue of financial exploitation of vulnerable adults in Hawaii. It defines "vulnerable adult" as someone who, due to mental, developmental, or physical impairments, cannot manage their care or daily activities without assistance. The bill makes it a class A felony for caregivers to intentionally or knowingly take, withhold, misappropriate, or use a vulnerable adult's money, real property, or personal property without authorization.

SB650 makes financial exploitation of vulnerable adults by caregivers a class A felony in Hawaii.

SB650 addresses the growing issue of financial exploitation of vulnerable adults in Hawaii. It defines "vulnerable adult" as someone who, due to mental, developmental, or physical impairments, cannot manage their care or daily activities without assistance. The bill makes it a class A felony for caregivers to intentionally or knowingly take, withhold, misappropriate, or use a vulnerable adult's money, real property, or personal property without authorization.