PROBATE-PERSON CAUSING DEATH
Summary
Amends the Descent and Distribution Article of the Probate Act of 1975. Creates Pam's Law. Provides that a person who intentionally and unjustifiably causes the death of another is disqualified from being: (1) a personal representative of the decedent; (2) the executor or administrator of the decedent's estate; and (3) the person who has the right to determine the method for disposing of the body. Provides that in any case in which a preponderance of the evidence shows that the surviving spouse or next of kin caused the death of another, the court may disqualify the spouse or next of kin on an interim basis and appoint a special administrator for the limited purpose of investigating, presenting, and proving a claim. Provides that the Act applies retroactively to any death caused by intentional and unjustifiable means that is still subject to prosecution under any applicable criminal statute of limitations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2020
Last action Jun 23, 2020
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
4
Committee
7
Jun 23, 2020
Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2020
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-000-000
lower
Mar 4, 2020
Lower · Passed
Reported Back To Judiciary - Civil Committee;
lower
Mar 4, 2020
Lower · Passed
Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Judiciary - Civil Committee; 009-000-000
lower
Feb 26, 2020
Lower · Passed
To Family Law Subcommittee
lower
Feb 18, 2020
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Jan 27, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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