ATLANTA (March 26, 2013) – The Georgia State Senate passed House Bill 78 today by a vote of 53 to 0. Carried in the Senate by Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford), this legislation would expand the penalties for individuals engaged in the sexual or financial exploitation of the elderly. House Bill 78 also makes crimes committed against the elderly punishable by a felony. Continue reading “Bill Protecting Against Elder Abuse Passes Senate”