Scaled-back elder abuse legislation wins Iowa House committee approval

A bill creating a new crime of financial exploitation of a vulnerable elder won committee approval in the Iowa House on Wednesday, keeping the issue alive for further discussion during the current legislative session.

Senate File 2239 makes financially exploiting vulnerable adults who are age 65 or older and unable to protect themselves a crime ranging from a simple misdemeanor up to a class C felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The penalty would depend on the dollar value of the exploitation.

The measure passed 21-0 in the House Judiciary Committee, clearing a procedural deadline and setting up debate on the House floor.

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Scaled-back elder abuse legislation wins Iowa House committee approval