North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HB1224: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 30.1-23-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administration of small estates.
Status: Signed into law, March 24, 2025
Relating to the administration of small estates.
What the bill says
An act to amend and reenact section 30.1-23-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administration of small estates.
From the enrolled text, March 17, 2025:
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 30.1-23-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administration of small estates. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 30.1-23-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 30.1-23-01. (3-1201) Collection of personal property by affidavit. 1. Thirty days after the death of a decedent, any person indebted to the decedent or having possession of tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock, or chose in action belonging to the decedent shall make payment of the indebtedness or deliver the tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock, or chose in action to a person claiming to be the successor of the decedent upon being presented an affidavit made by or on behalf of the successor stating that: a. The value of the entire estate subject to distribution or succession under chapters 30.1-01 through 30.1-23, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed fiftyone hundred thousand dollars. b. Thirty days have elapsed since the death of the decedent. c. An application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is not pending or has not been granted in any jurisdiction. d. The claiming successor is entitled to payment or delivery of the property. 2. A transfer agent of any security shall change …
Sponsors
- Lawrence Klemin (R, 47) · primary sponsor
- Claire Cory (R, 42)
- David Hogue (R, 38)
- Diane Larson (R, 30)
- Scott Louser (R, 5)
- SuAnn Olson (R, 8)
- Jonathan Sickler (R, 17)
- Bill Tveit (R, 33)
- Steve Vetter (R, 18)
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20
- : Signed by Governor 03/19
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed by Speaker
- : Signed by President
- : Returned to House
- : Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
- : Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0
- : Committee Hearing 10:00
- : Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
Votes
- Final Passage (March 13, 2025): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Final Passage (January 31, 2025): 88 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1224?
- HB1224 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to amend and reenact section 30.1-23-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administration of small estates.
- What does HB1224 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend and reenact section 30.1-23-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administration of small estates.
- What is the status of HB1224?
- Signed into law as of March 24, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20 (March 24, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1224?
- Lawrence Klemin (R, 47), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1224?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1224.html
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