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AL HB66

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Gidley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

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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