H866

Automatic Ord/Equitable Distribution Claim

Chamber Passed·5/5/25

North Carolina H866 mandates an automatic order upon filing an equitable distribution claim to prevent asset dissipation.

North Carolina H866 requires courts to enter an automatic order upon filing an equitable distribution claim. This order prohibits parties from disposing of marital or divisible property without consent. The order remains in effect until a final distribution order is entered. The Administrative Office of the Courts must create a standardized form for this automatic order, available by October 1, 2025. The order includes provisions to maintain existing insurance coverage and prevent changes to life insurance beneficiaries. The act takes effect October 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 104–0 · May 5, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

104 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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14 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Judiciary 2 Hearing

Apr 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Judiciary 2 Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

May 5, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

May 5, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate