SB3398

CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON

Final Passage·5/31/26

SB3398 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to establish a process for tenants in common to obtain legal title to inherited real property.

SB3398 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to establish a process for tenants in common who have inherited real property under the intestate provisions of the Probate Act of 1975 to obtain legal title to that property. The bill requires the petitioner to have been in actual possession for 7 years, paid all taxes, and contributed to the care, maintenance, or improvement of the property.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 31
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 30

3:00 PM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

May 29

3:30 PM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Jun 29

Senate

Sent to the Governor

May 31

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

May 31

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted