The bill amends the existing law regarding the termination of tenancies by the entirety, specifically focusing on the language used to describe the parties involved. It replaces the phrase "In all cases where husband and wife" with "If spouses," thereby broadening the applicability of the law to include all married couples, regardless of gender. Additionally, the term "any" is changed to "an" to refine the language, and "such" is replaced with "the" for clarity. The bill also modifies the language surrounding the conveyance of interests in the land, changing "one" to "3 spouse" and "his or her" to "the spouse's," which further emphasizes the mutual ownership of the property.

Furthermore, the bill includes an enacting section that stipulates it will not take effect unless certain joint resolutions become part of the state constitution. This provision ensures that the amendments are contingent upon broader constitutional changes, reflecting a careful approach to legal reform in property ownership among spouses.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 557.101