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

This bill establishes a new "Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Abuse Prevention Fund" using excess revenues from consumer protection laws. It defines "senior citizens" as those 65+ and "persons with disabilities" broadly to include conditions affecting daily life. The bill adds a $2,500 civil penalty per violation for businesses targeting these groups with deceptive practices, requiring courts to consider factors like the defendant's knowledge of targeting vulnerable individuals or the severity of harm caused. The fund will finance educational materials and seminars about consumer rights and deceptive practices specifically aimed at seniors and disabled residents.