Alabama HB9 amends laws to prevent abusers or exploiters of elders from benefiting from their crimes.

Alabama HB9 amends existing law to ensure that individuals convicted of elder abuse or financial exploitation do not benefit from their crimes. Specifically, it prohibits such individuals from receiving benefits under the will or intestate succession of the abused or exploited individual, losing their property interest in any joint tenancy, and receiving benefits from any contractual obligations. This applies to joint tenancies, joint and multiple-party accounts, and other forms of co-ownership with survivorship incidents. The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

Alabama HB9 amends laws to prevent abusers or exploiters of elders from benefiting from their crimes.

Alabama HB9 amends existing law to ensure that individuals convicted of elder abuse or financial exploitation do not benefit from their crimes. Specifically, it prohibits such individuals from receiving benefits under the will or intestate succession of the abused or exploited individual, losing their property interest in any joint tenancy, and receiving benefits from any contractual obligations. This applies to joint tenancies, joint and multiple-party accounts, and other forms of co-ownership with survivorship incidents. The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.