2017 House Bill 4532 / Public Act 54

Require marital status of male on real estate deed

Introduced in the House

April 26, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Mary Whiteford (R-80)

To repeal a requirement that real estate property deeds and mortgage documents must include a statement of the marital status of a male who signs the deed or loan pledge. The requirement reportedly became obsolete when <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2016-HB-5520">a 2016 law</a> repealed the institution of dower rights.

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services

May 24, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 31, 2017

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 6, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 7, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 8, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To repeal a requirement that real estate property deeds and mortgage documents must include a statement of the marital status of a male who signs the deed or loan pledge. The requirement reportedly became obsolete when <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2016-HB-5520">a 2016 law</a> repealed the institution of dower rights.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 15, 2017