AL HB9

Individuals convicted of elder abuse and neglect (first or second degree) or financial exploitation of an elderly person (first or second degree) are barred from receiving benefits under the victim's will or through intestate succession

Convicted abusers lose their property interest in any joint tenancy held with the abused or exploited elderly person, with the decedent's share passing as if the abuser predeceased them

Convicted abusers cannot receive benefits from bonds, life insurance policies, or other contractual arrangements where the elderly victim was the obligee or insured

A final conviction for elder abuse or financial exploitation is conclusive evidence; absent a conviction, courts may determine abuse by preponderance of evidence

Effective date: October 1, 2026