An Act increasing the penalties for unfair and deceptive actions perpetrated against persons with disabilities and senior citizens

This bill increases penalties for deceptive practices targeting seniors (65+) and people with disabilities by adding up to $2,500 per violation. It creates a new Older Adults and Disabled Persons Abuse Prevention Fund, using excess consumer protection revenues to fund educational materials and seminars about scams targeting these groups. Courts must consider if defendants knew they were targeting vulnerable people or caused specific harms like loss of home, retirement funds, or essential health assets when imposing penalties. The bill directly affects businesses committing deceptive acts against these populations and aims to strengthen protections through education and enhanced fines.