Creates new offense of theft by financial exploitation of a vulnerable person.

This bill (A1750) creates a new criminal offense for "theft by financial exploitation of a vulnerable person" in New Jersey. It specifically targets individuals in positions of trust - such as family members, caregivers, or joint tenants - who commit theft against vulnerable adults defined as seniors (62+ years) or people with disabilities. The law requires separate sentencing for this new offense and the underlying theft, with penalties graded based on the severity of the original theft (e.g., a fourth-degree crime if the underlying theft was a disorderly persons offense). This directly affects vulnerable seniors and disabled individuals and those exploiting their trust, while providing clearer legal tools for prosecutors.