2008 House Bill 5727

Forfeit rights to estate by decedent’s abuser

Introduced in the House

Feb. 13, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Mark Meadows (D-69)

To revise the law establishing that a person who kills another individual forfeits any benefits from the decedent’s estate, to also include a person who abused, neglected or exploited the decedent, as defined in the bill by reference to certain criminal offenses.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement

Feb. 26, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 13, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Mark Meadows (D-69)

To revise the written notice of forfeiture of claim requirement to include the proposed new grounds for forfeiture.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 18, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs