By Gretchen Schuldt
Penalties for crimes against anyone at least 60 years old – "an elder" – would increase dramatically under a bill approved by the Legislature and now awaiting action by Gov. Evers. The bill was approved despite the absence of any information about its financial impact. Under Senate Bill 17:
Several organizations supported the bill, including AARP, the Alzheimer's Association, the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, the Outagamie County Board, and the State Bar. No organization registered against it. "Senate Bill 17 helps to discourage bad actors from engaging in the abuse and exploitation of older Wisconsinites by increasing criminal penalties for related crimes and makes it easier for victims to file restraining orders," State Rep. John J. Macco (R-Ledgeview) said in testimony supporting the bill. "Additionally, this bill streamlines court processes to freeze assets of a defendant, making it more likely for victims to receive financial restitution."
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