127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1272		LR 562(06)
	An Act To Strengthen the Protections for Senior Citizens in the State
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with: C "A" (S-277) S "A" (S-320) to C "A" (S-277)
	Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
	Increases the number of civil violations. The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The bill expands the definition of endangering the welfare of a dependent person and defines financial exploitation, undue influence and other terms related to the treatment of dependent adults. The Department of the Attorney General is authorized to accept any funds available to fund limited-period positions to investigate and prosecute the financial exploitation of dependent adults.