What's happening
This bill requires consultation with the office for the aging to create a volunteer home visitation program for elderly and invalid victims of violent crime.
Why it matters
Targets a vulnerable group. By focusing on elderly and invalid victims of violent crime, the bill addresses the needs of individuals who are often at higher risk of physical and emotional harm, and who may face extra barriers to recovery and support.
Collaboration with experts. Requiring consultation with the office for the aging ensures that the program will be informed by professionals who understand the specific challenges and best practices for serving older adults, potentially improving program effectiveness and sensitivity.
Potential for increased support and safety. Home visitation by volunteers could provide crucial social contact, help identify ongoing needs or risks, and connect victims with additional services, reducing isolation and potentially preventing further harm or neglect.
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Help for Elderly Crime Victims
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by A2394
- Ordered to third reading cal.1551
- Reported and committed to rules
- Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Visit Elderly Crime Victims
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Jeffrey Dinowitz
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4909
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
March 3, 2017
Introduced by Sens. DIAZ, HAMILTON -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to the establishment of a home visitation program for elderly and invalid victims of violent crime
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 9 of section 623 of the executive law, as amended by section 8 of part A-1 of chapter 56 of the laws of 2010, is amended to read as follows:
9. To establish and maintain a special investigative unit to expedite processing of claims by senior citizens and special emergency situations, and to promote, in consultation with the office for the aging, the establishment of a volunteer program of home visitation to elderly and invalid victims of violent crime.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03438-01-7
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the establishment of a home visitation program for elderly and invalid victims of violent crime
Purpose or general idea of bill
To create a volunteer program of home visitation to elderly and invalid victims of violent crime, in consultation with the NYS Office for the Aging.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1: Amends the Executive Law, section 623, subdivision 9. Provides that the New York State Office for the Aging shall be consulted in order to promote the establishment of a volunteer program of home visitation to elderly and invalid victims of violent crime.
Section 2: Effective Date.
Current law
Current statute provides for a special investigative unit to expedite and process claims for elderly and invalid victims of violent crime and to promote the establishment of a volunteer home visitation program for such victims. This bill would require the State Office for the Aging to be consulted in cases involving the home visitation program.
Justification
This bill would enable the State Office for the Aging to be consulted in the establishment and maintenance of a special investigative unit that expedites claims of senior citizens and special emergency situations involving elderly and invalid victims of violent crimes. This unit also would be charged with the establishment of a volunteer home visitation program for these victims.
Prior legislative history
2016: S.267 - REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION/A.300 - passed assembly 2015: S.267 - REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION/A.300 - passed assembly 2014: S.313 - Referred to Crime Victims, Crime and Correction/A.449 - Passed Assembly 2013: S.313 - Reported and Committed to Rules/A.449 Passed Assembly 2012: S.3559- Notice of Committee Consideration Requested, Defeated in Crime Victims, Crime and Correction/ A.5439 - Passed Assembly 2011: S.3559- Notice of Committee Consideration Requested/A.5439 - Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately
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