On November 19th at 10:00 am, the Committee of the Judiciary will convened a hearing to discuss the Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults Amendment Act of 2015.

“The stated purpose of Bill 21-0326 is to amend the District of Columbia Theft and White Collar Crimes Act of 1982 and the Criminal Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Adults Act of 2000 to criminalize the financial exploitation of vulnerable adults; to redefine vulnerable adults to include persons aged 65 and over; and to conform the enhanced protections for persons aged 65 and over.”