A4217

Clarifies that the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" covers elder abuse in domestic settings.

This bill clarifies that the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" covers various forms of physical and non-physical elder abuse in domestic settings. It updates the definition of "victim of domestic violence" to include elderly persons in domestic settings who are not institutionalized. The bill emphasizes the need to protect vulnerable citizens, including the elderly and disabled, from domestic violence, abuse, and neglect. It also stresses the importance of enforcing existing criminal laws and providing access to civil and criminal remedies for victims of domestic violence.