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 making the language more inclusive. Additionally, the term "any" is changed to "an" to clarify the ownership interest in land, and "such" is replaced with "the" to enhance readability. The bill also modifies the language surrounding the conveyance of interests, 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 the legislative intent to align property laws with contemporary understandings of marriage and ownership.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 557.101