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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
County Manager's Office |
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DATE: |
May 8, 2003 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
May 13, 2003 |
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TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors |
FROM: |
John Maltbie, County Manager |
SUBJECT: |
County Manager's Report #9-Resolution in support of AB 1131 (Jackson), crimes against elders and dependent adults |
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Recommendation |
Adopt a resolution in support of AB 1131 (Jackson) regarding crimes against elders and dependent adults. |
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Background |
AB 1131 would expand the definition of "financial elder abuse" to include forgery, fraud, or identity theft committed against an elder or dependent adult, and increases the penalties for a second offense of financial elder abuse. |
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According to Jackson, "Currently, the only financial crimes included in the definition of elder abuse are theft and embezzlement. Unfortunately, seniors are often the victims of identity theft perpetrated by persons they trust. It is all too easy for an unscrupulous caretaker or family member to use a senior's personal information to fraudulently open credit accounts in his or her name or commit similar crimes. This bill will make it possible to prosecute this as financial elder abuse." |
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Discussion |
The Commission on Aging voted to recommend to the Board of Supervisors' Legislative Committee support of AB 1131. |
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The Legislative Committee has reviewed and recommends support of this bill. |
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Vision Alignment |
Support of AB 1131 (Jackson) furthers the County's Visioning 2010 commitment to ensure basic health and safety for all and supports Goal #7 to maintain and enhance the public safety of all residents and visitors. |
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Fiscal Impact |
No fiscal impact to the County. |