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OK SB725

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mike Schulz

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 84 O.S. 2011, Section 231 to expand the list of offenses that prevent a person from inheriting from or benefitting from a victim's estate.

  • Adds conviction for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult under Section 843.3 of Title 21 to the existing prohibitions against inheriting from murder or manslaughter victims.

  • Applies the inheritance prohibition to insurance policies, beneficiary designations (POD/TOD accounts), joint tenancies, and all forms of estate distribution for persons convicted of the expanded offenses.

  • Redirects benefits and proceeds that would have gone to the convicted person to other heirs according to Oklahoma's laws of descent and distribution.

  • Takes effect November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Wills and succession; expanding offenses. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/07/2015

4/7/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Civil Procedure3/11/2015
Judiciary2/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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