Bill
S 1015
Overview: S 1015, Prohibits an individual convicted of a crime involving elder abuse from inheriting from the elder's estate as a distributee, REFERRED TO JUDICIARY, Introduced on
Overview: S 1015, Prohibits an individual convicted of a crime involving elder abuse from inheriting from the elder's estate as a distributee, REFERRED TO JUDICIARY, Introduced on March 13, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to prevent individuals convicted of elder abuse from financially benefiting from their crimes. By prohibiting them from inheriting from the elder's estate, the legislation aims to protect vulnerable older adults and hold abusers accountable.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits an individual convicted of a crime involving elder abuse from inheriting from the elder's estate as a distributee
- Applies to convictions of crimes such as physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect of an elder
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Elders and their families, who will be protected from abusers profiting from their crimes
- Individuals convicted of elder abuse, who will be barred from inheriting from the elder's estate
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration
- If passed, the legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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