2002 House Bill 6166

Introduced in the House

June 4, 2002

Introduced by Rep. RuthAnn Jamnick (D-54)

To establish in statute that, upon the death of her husband, a wife's dower right to a life estate in 1/3 of any land he owned during his lifetime is abolished and unenforceable. This would not affect, limit, or void any contractual or other legal rights the wife otherwise possesses or acquires during the marriage.

Referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary