SB690:

Misuse of power of attorney; financial exploitation of incapacitated adults, penalty.

Bill Summary:

Misuse of power of attorney; financial exploitation;
incapacitated adults; penalty. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor
for any person granted authority to act for a principal under a power
of attorney to knowingly or intentionally engage in financial exploitation
of an incapacitated adult. The bill also provides that the power
of attorney terminates upon such conviction. This bill is a recommendation
of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference.