S.121

GSC Conveyances Between Spouses

Chamber Passed·3/27/25

North Carolina S121 regulates conveyances of real property between spouses, addressing marital property rights and making technical corrections.

North Carolina S121 modifies the state's laws regarding conveyances of real property between spouses, ensuring clarity on marital property rights. The bill specifies that a surviving spouse can elect a life estate in the marital home instead of an intestate share or elective share. It also outlines the conditions under which such an election can be made and the factors the court considers in dividing marital property. Additionally, the bill makes technical corrections to existing statutes, ensuring consistency and accuracy in legal definitions and procedures.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 50–0 · Mar 27, 2025
Current
Judiciary I Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

50 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

12:00 PM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

12:00 PM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

History

May 29, 2025

House

Withdrawn From Com

May 29, 2025

House

Re-ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Mar 31, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading