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Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Establishes a process for a tenant in common or tenants in common who have inherited real property under the intestate provisions of the Probate Act of 1975 to obtain legal title to that property. Provides that the petitioner or petitioners must have been in actual possession for 7 years and have paid all taxes on the property during those 7 years. Requires that the petitioner or…
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Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Establishes a process for a tenant in common or tenants in common who have inherited real property under the intestate provisions of the Probate Act of 1975 to obtain legal title to that property. Provides that the petitioner or petitioners must have been in actual possession for 7 years and have paid all taxes on the property during those 7 years. Requires that the petitioner or petitioners must file a signed declaration with the recorder of deeds at least 2 years before an action under the new provisions may be commenced stating intent to acquire title using the process under the new provisions, send notice to any other person or persons with an ownership interest in the property, and publish a notice of the action in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction where the property is located. Permits persons with ownership to oppose the petition. Makes other changes.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee · House Judiciary - Civil
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee · House Judiciary - Civil
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote · House Judiciary - Civil
CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000 · House Judiciary - Civil
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee · House Judiciary - Civil
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 018-000-000 · House Judiciary - Civil
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
CommitteeApproved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 29, 2026
SenateSecond Reading
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2026
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
HousePassed Both Houses
HouseSent to the Governor
HouseGovernor Approved
HouseEffective Date January 1, 2027
HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0506
Roll calls
4 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
