A2809

New Jersey bill A2809 creates the offense of theft by financial exploitation of a vulnerable person.

New Jersey bill A2809 creates the new offense of theft by financial exploitation of a vulnerable person. This offense occurs when someone in a position of trust, such as a caregiver or family member, commits a theft offense against a senior citizen or a person with a disability. The bill amends definitions in N.J.S.A.2C:20-1 and N.J.S.A.2C:20-2 to clarify terms like "senior citizen," "person with a disability," and "position of trust." The bill also specifies that convictions for this new offense do not merge with convictions for underlying offenses, and separate sentences will be imposed.