SB 148-FN (2025): prohibiting those convicted of murder from financially profiting from the death of the victim.

SB 148-FN (2025)

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

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Judiciary
• Senate committee: Judiciary
• Subject: Civil Actions
• Chapter law: 237

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0746s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0746s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2025, with 5 people signed in online: 3 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee held work sessions on April 16, 2025 and April 22, 2025. The committee met in executive session on April 23, 2025 and May 7, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-1922h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-1922h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2025, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2025-2207h), offered by Rep. Bob Lynn, was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 12, 2025 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bill Gannon. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 15, 2025, making it Chapter 237 of the session laws. It took effect on July 15, 2025.

Sponsors

• Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Kimberly Rice (R - Hills 38)
• Rep. Kathleen Paquette (R - Hills 25)
• Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16)
• Rep. Matthew Wilhelm (D - Hills 21)
• Rep. Mary Georges (D - Hills 23)
• Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 20, 2025, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
• March 13, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
• April 9, 2025, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
• April 16, 2025, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, 206-208
• April 22, 2025, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
• April 23, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
• May 7, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
• May 22, 2025: floor debate, House
• June 12, 2025: floor debate, Senate

Votes

• March 13, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0746s — voice vote, passed
• May 22, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1922h and 2025-2207h — voice vote, passed
• June 12, 2025, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 10
• SC 12
• House Calendar 25, 2025, committee report