What you need to know
What Senate Bill 278 is about
California Senator Bill Dodd has introduced legislation that would strengthen elder financial abuse protections by clarifying the duties of banks and financial institutions to safeguard against fraud.
What the media are saying
Digital Democracy CalMatters: SB 278: Elder abuse: emergency financial contact program
(June 26th, 2024)
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Daily Republic: Dodd introduces elder fraud protection bill in state Senate
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ABC 10 News San Diego: New elder financial fraud legislation proposed in California​
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(May 9, 2023)
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​Daily Republic: State Senate approves Dodd’s elder protection bill
Senate Bill 278
CO-SPONSORS
Consumer Attorneys of California
Low-Income Consumer Coalition
Elder Law & Advocacy-San Diego
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SUPPORT
California Elder Justice Coalition
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
AARP
California Alliance for Retired Americans
Choice in Aging
Mayor Darrell Steinberg, City of Sacramento
California Health Advocates
National Consumer Law Center
Legal Assistance for Seniors
Legal Assistance to the Elderly
Justice in Aging
CA Senior Legislature
California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Association
Long-term Care Ombudsman Blanca E. Castro
Community Legal Services of East Palo Alto
Institute on Aging
Public Law Center
Public Counsel
La Raza Centro Legal
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Riverside Legal Aid
Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety
Disability Rights Advocates
Disability Rights California
Housing and Economic Rights Advocates
Empowered Aging
Meals on Wheels Diablo Valley Region
East Bay Community Law Center
Open Door Legal
Peace Officers Research Association of
California
California District Attorneys Association
Consumer Reports
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Source: www.caoc.org