Benoit Bill Protecting Elder Abuse Victims Signed into Law
Posted: May 17, 2008 09:32 AM
KESQ.com News Services
A Coachella Valley lawmaker's bill to protect elder abuse victims was signed into law Friday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Assemblyman John J. Benoit, R-Bermuda Dunes, said AB 1158 authorizes the use of two-way video conferencing technology in the courtroom to examine sick and infirm witnesses.
"I applaud the governor for signing this bill into law, as well as my colleagues for standing up for elder citizens and protecting them against those who prey on the vulnerable," Benoit said. "Today's action is a much-needed victory for elders who may relocate or unexpectedly fall ill after being victimized."
The bill -- which was passed unanimously in the Assembly and state Senate -- will take effect Jan. 1, according to Benoit's office.
SOURCE: KESQ
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