Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 150: PROPERTY – Repeals and adds to existing law to revise a provision regarding conveyances or encumbrances of homesteads by married couples.
Repeals and replaces Idaho Code § 55-1007 to modernize homestead conveyance rules for married couples. Requires spousal consent for joint homesteads but allows sole owners to convey separate property without consent. Senate amendment clarified consent methods including deeds transferring sole ownership. Signed by Governor, effective July 1, 2025.
Status
Signed by Governor (April 1, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 6, 2025
Sponsors
- BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Engrossing
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 25, 2025 — House: Read second time as amended in Senate; Filed for Third Reading (amended)
- March 26, 2025 — House: Read third time in full as amended in Senate – PASSED - 70-0-0AYES – Achilles, Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Berch, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum, Church, Clow, Cornilles, C (amended)
- March 26, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 27, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 27, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 27, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 28, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 3:33 p.m. on March 27, 2025
- April 1, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2025 Session Law Chapter 216 Effective: 07/01/2025
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