2006 Senate Bill 1344

Eliminate dower rights

Introduced in the Senate

June 28, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Michael Switalski (D-10)

To revise the state divorce law to reflect the provisions of Senate Bill 1343, which would 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 Judiciary