2015 Senate Bill 558

House Roll Call 634: Passed

To establish in statute that, upon the death of her husband, a wife's dower right to a life estate in 1/3 of any land he owned during his lifetime is abolished and unenforceable. This would not limit or void any contractual or other legal rights the wife otherwise possesses or acquires during the marriage. This and related bills eliminate “dowry rights” from statute.

66 Yeas / 42 Nays
Republican (59 Yeas / 2 Nays)
Democrat (7 Yeas / 40 Nays)