New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 7 D · 3 R cosponsors

S 1525 — Creates offense of financial exploitation of the elderly.

Last action — REP 2RS

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    2 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a crime for financially exploiting elderly individuals.

This legislation creates a new offense specifically targeting the financial exploitation of older adults. It aims to address and penalize those who take advantage of the elderly for financial gain.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may have more legal protection against those trying to financially exploit their elderly relatives.

Summary

Financial exploitation of the elderly-creates offense

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 31, 2025

Action History

  1. REP 2RS

  2. INT 1RS REF SJU

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (110)

110 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — SJU

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6001
Republican 4000
Total 10001
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Gopal, Vin Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Singleton, Troy Democrat Not Voting
Smith, Bob Democrat Yea
Stack, Brian P. Democrat Yea
Bramnick, Jon M. Republican Yea
Bucco, Anthony M. Republican Yea
Corrado, Kristin M. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety finance civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1525 do?
Financial exploitation of the elderly-creates offense
Who sponsors S 1525?
S 1525 is sponsored by Corrado, Kristin M. (Republican), Timberlake, Britnee N. (Democrat), Moriarty, Paul D. (Democrat), McKeon, John F. (Democrat), Turner, Shirley K. (Democrat), McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat), Holzapfel, James W. (Republican), Stack, Brian P. (Democrat), Singleton, Troy (Democrat), and Amato Jr., Carmen F. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 1525?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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