Bills › 89th General Assembly
HSB 526
Topics:Courts & civil law
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 11, 2022
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 11, 2022
- Done: House committeeJanuary 20, 2022
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2078
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2078 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2078 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People making a will or a change to a will must sign the document in front of two witnesses who can see and hear them, either in person or through a video call. Once a will is approved by a court, the clerk will only give a certified copy to the executor if that person asks for it.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to requirements regarding wills. To be valid, all wills and codicils must be in writing and signed in the presence of two witnesses, whether the will is formally executed or self-proved. The bill provides that “presence” means any manner, physical or electronic, in which the witnesses and testator can see and hear the acts of each other in real time. Under current law, when a will has been certified and admitted to probate, the clerk must provide a certified copy of the will to the executor. The bill provides that the clerk must provide a certified copy of the will only upon the executor’s request.
Changed since by amendments S-5133, S-5132; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named January 11, 2022. On January 19, 2022 it recommended amendment and passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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