REMARKS
Overview of legislation to be discussed in the hearing on elder fraud
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Council Member Hudson outlines the legislation to be discussed during the hearing, including two introductions and one resolution related to elder fraud and protection of older adults.
- Introduction 1092: A local law to educate older adults about elder fraud, end-of-life preparation, and financial literacy
- Introduction 1101: A local law requiring the police department to provide training on filing reports for identity theft and related crimes
- Resolution 561: Calling for the creation of a statewide public guardianship system
Crystal Hudson
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Thank you to chair Salam for holding this important hearing with me today, and we'll also hear the following legislation.
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Introduction number 1090 too, sponsored by myself, a local law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to educating older adults about elder fraud, end of life preparation, and financial literacy.
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In show number 1101 sponsored by council members, Youssef Salam and myself, a local law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring the police department to disseminate information and provide officer training on requisites for filing reports and criminal complaints or identity of identity theft and related crimes.
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And a resolution I've sponsored resolution number 561 calling upon the New York State legislature to introduce and pass and the governor to sign legislation to create a statewide public guardianship system to address current inequities and deficits and safeguard vulnerable New Yorkers in need of protective arrangements.
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We are joined today by council members Ariola, Marte Ayala, and Duane.
