Bills › 89th General Assembly

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2022
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2022
  3. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 8, 2022
  4. Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2240
  5. Next: House committee
  6. Next: Passes the House
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became SF 2240 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2240 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

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.

Full bill text1

Senate subcommittee

Named January 12, 2022. On February 4, 2022 it recommended amendment and passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§633.279§633.301

How the Code works2

Lobbying

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