prohibiting those convicted of murder from financially profiting from the death of the victim.

SB 148 prevents individuals convicted of murder from inheriting money, property, or life insurance benefits from their victim. If convicted, the murderer automatically loses all inheritance rights, and any will, trust, or life insurance beneficiary designation naming them is canceled. The law also severs joint property ownership with the victim, converting it into equal ownership without survivorship rights. This applies to both criminal convictions and civil court findings of murder, ensuring victims' estates pass to other heirs as if the murderer predeceased them. The bill, now law in New Hampshire effective July 15, 2025, directly affects convicted murderers named in a victim’s estate plans.