SENATE BILL 137

File Code: Estates and Trusts Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 48

Sponsored By:

Senator Glassman

Entitled:

Crimes - Intentional Destruction of Will

Synopsis:

Making it a misdemeanor to intentionally destroy a will of another without authorization in writing by the testator of the will; establishing penalties for a violation of the Act; and establishing that it is not a defense to a charge of a violation of the Act that the defendant believed that the destroyed will was invalid.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

Senate Action

1/19

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

1/23

Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

2/23

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.

Estates and Trusts

Penalties

Bill affects the following Statute:

Estates and Trusts

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Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered