The proposed General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7142 aims to establish a statutory cause of action for tortious interference with the right of inheritance, effective October 1, 2025. Under this new legal framework, an individual who has a reasonable expectation of receiving an inheritance can bring a lawsuit if another party, aware of this expectation, engages in conduct intended to disrupt the inheritance. The bill outlines specific criteria that must be met for a successful claim, including the requirement that the plaintiff suffers actual economic loss due to the tortious conduct of the other party.

Additionally, the bill allows aggrieved individuals to file their claims in the Superior Court, seeking damages, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees. However, it stipulates that any action must be initiated within three years from the date of the alleged interference. The bill does not delete any existing legal language but introduces new provisions to address this specific area of law.