Federal · Title 34 — Crime Control and Law Enforcement

34 U.S.C. § 21742: Interstate initiatives

Civil

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This statute directs the Executive Director of the State Justice Institute to develop and submit legislative proposals to Congress regarding interstate agreements to promote elder safety and enforce elder protection laws.

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in promoting the safety and well-being of elders; and in enforcing their respective laws and policies to promote such safety and well-being. The Executive Director of the State Justice Institute, in consultation with State or local adult protective services, aging, social, and human services and law enforcement agencies, nationally recognized nonprofit associations with expertise in data sharing among criminal justice agencies and familiarity with the issues raised in elder abuse cases, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall submit to Congress legislative proposals relating to the facilitation of interstate agreements and compacts.

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