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AL HB66
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Gidley
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AI Summary
- Amends Alabama Code Section 43-8-253 to expand the "slayer statute" to include convictions for elder abuse and financial exploitation of elderly persons, not just intentional killing
- Individuals convicted of elder abuse and neglect (first or second degree) or financial exploitation of an elderly person (first or second degree) may not receive benefits under the victim's will or through intestate succession
- Convicted abusers lose property interests in any joint tenancy held with the abused or exploited individual, with the decedent's share passing to other owners
- Convicted abusers may not receive benefits from bonds, life insurance policies, or other contractual arrangements where the abused or exploited individual was the obligee
- Takes effect October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Abuse and exploitation of an elder, effect of conviction on intestate succession, wills, joint assets, and other contractual obligations provided
Elderly & Disabled Persons
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
4/9/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/4/2025
Judiciary12/4/2024
Full Bill Text
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