2023-2024 Regular Session • Washington D.C. Legislature
B25-0538: Strengthening Probate Administration Amendment Act of 2023
Legislative Summary
As introduced Bill 25-538 would streamline the appointment of representatives for deceased people’s estates. It would reduce the publication requirement for Notice of Probate. It would create an electronic will registry and expand the number of estates that qualify as “small estates”. Among other things it would increase the allowable reimbursement rates for funeral expenses and also increase the Homestead, Family, and Exempt Property Allowance. FISCAL NOTE - This bill is Subject to Appropriations. Please see the Fiscal Impact Statement for more information.
Bill History
10/10/2023
Introduced in Office of the Secretary
City Council
10/17/2023
Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
City Council
10/20/2023
Notice of Intent to Act on B25-0538 Published in the DC Register
City Council
5/21/2024
Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
City Council
5/24/2024
Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
City Council
6/17/2024
Public Hearing Held
City Council
11/22/2024
Notice of Mark-up filed in the Office of Secretary
City Council
11/25/2024
Committee Mark-up of B25-0538
City Council
11/26/2024
Committee Report Filed
City Council
12/3/2024
First Reading, CC
City Council
12/17/2024
Final Reading, CC
City Council
Roll Call Votes
Final Reading, CC
12/17/2024
13
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
First Reading, CC
12/3/2024
10
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
3
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Engrossed(12/3/2024)
Chamber
City Council
