New York S07382 increases penalties for larceny and fraud crimes against elderly persons, classifying them as class B felonies.
New York S07382 amends the penal law to increase penalties for larceny and fraud crimes specifically targeting elderly persons. The bill defines "elderly person" as someone aged sixty or older. It establishes that committing larceny or fraud against an elderly person is a class B felony. The bill aims to address the rising incidents of such crimes, which have seen a significant increase since 2020, according to the FBI Internet Complaint Center.
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