S.440

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 findings and declarations to expressly reference elder abuse and updates the definition of "victim of domestic violence" to include elderly persons in domestic settings. The bill aims to ensure that the elderly and disabled are protected on an equal basis as spouses and children in domestic violence cases.