This bill introduces Chapter 562-A, which mandates that individuals convicted of murder forfeit any financial benefits from the estate of their victim. Specifically, it states that if a person is convicted of murder, they will lose all rights to benefits under the decedent's estate, and in cases where the decedent died intestate, the estate will be distributed as if the murderer had predeceased the victim. The bill also revokes any property designations or fiduciary appointments made by the decedent in favor of the murderer and converts any joint property interests into equal tenancies in common, effectively severing the murderer’s rights.

Furthermore, the bill requires any entity that contracts with a convicted murderer for payments related to the crime to notify the Department of Justice, which will inform the decedent's estate or immediate family, allowing for potential legal action to recover owed funds. It outlines the process for determining an individual's status as the killer, including provisions for civil actions in the absence of a criminal conviction. The bill also clarifies that it does not limit the state's ability to enforce criminal laws and allows probate courts to determine forfeitures related to estates before their closure. The Department of Justice will face increased administrative tasks due to these new requirements, with projected costs exceeding $160,000 in FY 2026.