2009 House Bill 5195

Forfeit rights to estate by decedent’s abuser

Introduced in the House

July 14, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Gary McDowell (D-107)

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. 25, 2010

Substitute offered by Rep. Justin Amash (R-72)

To adopt a version that cancels the provision if the victim signs a new will after the perpetrator has been convicted which forgives the perpetrator and includes him in the will anyway.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 2, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary