2017 House Bill 5032

Authorize enhanced penalty for embezzling from an aged or vulnerable individual

Introduced in the House

Sept. 27, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Patrick Green (D-28)

To authorize penalties for embezzlement where the victim meets a legal definition of vulnerable adult, or is age 65 or greater. These penalties would be in addition to those imposed for the underlying crime, and would vary depending the amount and circumstances of the embezzlement.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice