House amendment to the 1st edition now specifies that the Department of Transportation (DOT), in initiating a condemnation action under GS 136-103, is not required to serve or join a person whose only interest in the land is the possibility of a future election under GS 29-30 (was, DOT not required to serve or join the spouse of a person with an interest in the subject land unless the spouse also has an interest in the land other than the possibility of a future election under GS 29-30).
Bill Summaries: H212 CONDEMNATION/SERVICE ON SPOUSES NOT REQUIRED.
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Bill H 212 (2025-2026)Summary date: May 6 2025 - View Summary
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Bill H 212 (2025-2026)Summary date: Feb 25 2025 - View Summary
Specifies that the Department of Transportation, in initiating a condemnation action under GS 136-103, is not required to serve or join the spouse of a person with an interest in the subject land unless the spouse also has an interest in the land other than the possibility of a future election under GS 29-30. Modernizes language and makes other technical changes. Makes conforming changes. Makes technical and conforming changes to GS 29-30 (election of surviving spouse to take life interest in lieu of intestate share provided). Applies to condemnation actions initiated on or after October 1, 2025.