Increases penalties for certain criminal offenses committed against elderly and persons with a disability.

This bill reclassifies criminal offenses against elderly adults (60+ years) and disabled adults into four penalty levels. It lowers neglect penalties from third to fourth degree (up to 18 months jail) while raising harm-causing acts to second degree (5-10 years jail). The law specifically applies to individuals with a legal duty of care, such as family members or professional caregivers. It directly affects how abuse or neglect cases are prosecuted for vulnerable adults under New Jersey law.