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MI HB4614
MI HB4614Property: other; act validating conveyances made by attorney in fact; revise gender-specific language. Amends sec. 2 of 1861 PA 21 (MCL 565.602). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'25
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Introduced
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
In Committee
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1861 PA 21, entitled"An act to confirm deeds and instruments intended for the conveyance of real estate in certain cases,"by amending section 2 (MCL 565.602).
AI Summary
This bill amends a 1861 law regarding real estate deed conveyances by updating gender-specific language and clarifying legal requirements for deeds executed by married individuals through a power of attorney. Specifically, the bill changes the language from referring to a "married woman" and "husband and wife" to more gender-neutral terms like "married individual" and "spouses". The bill preserves the core legal principle that deeds executed jointly by spouses through a power of attorney, when properly documented and recorded in the county register of deeds office, are legally valid and can effectively transfer property ownership. The bill is contingent upon a related constitutional amendment (via Senate or House Joint Resolution) being approved, which means it will only take effect if that constitutional change is successfully ratified. This update modernizes the legal language while maintaining the original law's intent of recognizing property transfer mechanisms for married couples.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (26)
Erin Byrnes (D)*,
Joey Andrews (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Betsy Coffia (D),
Jennifer Conlin (D),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Morgan Foreman (D),
Carol Glanville (D),
Kara Hope (D),
Jason Hoskins (D),
Matt Longjohn (D),
Sharon MacDonell (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Jason Morgan (D),
Laurie Pohutsky (D),
Natalie Price (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Julie Rogers (D),
Helena Scott (D),
Phil Skaggs (D),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Regina Weiss (D),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
Stephen Wooden (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/10/2025 (on 06/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4614 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4614.htm |
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