{"id":1840,"date":"2025-02-27T15:30:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/?p=1840"},"modified":"2025-02-27T15:30:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:30:32","slug":"michigan-senate-democrats-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-protections-for-vulnerable-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/2025\/02\/27\/michigan-senate-democrats-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-protections-for-vulnerable-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Vulnerable Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Senate Democrats continue the fight to ensure Michigan\u2019s seniors and vulnerable adults are safeguarded from abuse and exploitation<\/i>\u00a0<\/div>\n
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LANSING, Mich. (February 27, 2025) \u2014 Determined to ensure all Michiganders, including vulnerable adults, have access to the safety and justice they deserve, a group of Democratic Senators, led by Sen. Veronica Klinefelt,<\/b> (D-Eastpointe) introduced legislation to strengthen protections for those who may need additional assistance because of advanced age or a mental or physical impairment. Composed of Senate Bills 111<\/a><\/u><\/span>–114<\/a><\/u><\/span>, this comprehensive legislative package would enhance protections for vulnerable adults by making a special personal protection order available, strengthening penalties for abuse and financial exploitation offenses, and developing programs to increase prevention efforts.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe abuse and exploitation of our older and vulnerable adults is something we cannot ignore,\u201d said Sen. Klinefelt<\/b>. \u201cDespite this legislation not getting fully across the finish line last session, I am more determined than ever to work across the aisle to ensure our vulnerable adults are afforded the protections they need to live with security and peace of mind.\u201d\u00a0<\/div>\n
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According to the Michigan Dept. of Attorney General<\/a><\/u><\/span>, more than 73,000 older adults in the state are victims of abuse and exploitation. This can lead to serious physical and psychological effects<\/a><\/u><\/span>, such as depression, increased hospitalization, and premature death. Elder abuse and exploitation also pose an economic issue, as financial scams and fraud cost older adults over $28 billion each year.<\/a><\/u><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n
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\u201cIt\u2019s never easy when an aging parent or grandparent dies, and finding out that an individual has been taking advantage of them after their death certainly does not bring any comfort,\u201d said Sen. Kevin Herte<\/b>l (D-St. Clair Shores). \u201cMy bill in this package would close critical loopholes to strengthen the tools our criminal justice system has available to prosecute this type of heinous fraud and ensure grieving families and their lost loved ones are not exploited for gross financial gain.\u201d\u00a0<\/div>\n
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To address this growing problem, this package will help local, and state governments better prevent, detect, and prosecute all forms of elder abuse. More specifically, this legislation would:\u00a0<\/div>\n
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