Creates the crimes of child abuse, vulnerable elderly person or incompetent or physically disabled person abuse, and torture.
Creates the crimes of child abuse, vulnerable elderly person or incompetent or physically disabled person abuse, and torture.
Relates to vulnerable elderly or disabled persons; deletes references to caregiver to make any person who endangers the welfare of an elderly or disabled person guilty of provisions of the penal law.
Provides that a person may be charged with promoting a suicide or manslaughter if he or she is convicted of endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, an incompetent or physically disabled person and the conduct was the proximate cause of the victim's suicide.
Provides that a person may be charged with promoting a suicide or manslaughter if he or she is convicted of endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, an incompetent or physically disabled person and the conduct was the proximate cause of the victim's suicide.
Establishes criminal offenses committed against the elderly or disabled persons.
Defines the felonies of victimizing the elderly or physically disabled in the 3rd degree, 2nd degree and 1st degree; provides that a sentence of imprisonment must be imposed upon conviction of certain offenses against the elderly or physically disabled; provides that a juvenile offender shall include a person 14 or 15 years old who is criminally responsible for victimizing the elderly or physically disabled; provides certain plea restrictions and sentencing structure for persons convicted of such crimes.
Requires certain persons and officials to report child abuse or suspected child abuse to law enforcement authorities.
Establishes the mandatory reporting by certain professional or official persons who come into contact with mentally or physically incapacitated persons who were abused including residents of assisted living and adult care facilities who may be abused, mistreated or neglected; provides reporting procedures and grants immunity for such reporting; provides criminal and civil penalties.
Includes pharmacists in the list of persons and officials required to report child abuse or mistreatment.