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ND HB1343
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ben Koppelman
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AI Summary
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Expands the homestead exemption to cover the full property value when claims arise from property taxes or special assessments, rather than being capped at $150,000
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Removes property taxes from the list of debts that can force execution or sale of a homestead, while maintaining exceptions for mechanics' liens, mortgages, and purchase debts
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Establishes that a debtor's bankruptcy discharge claim of homestead constitutes a valid homestead declaration, and filing a certified copy with legal description provides notice of exemption from judgments
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Requires tax lien foreclosure notices to include information about homestead exemptions under chapter 47-18 and the process to claim a property as a homestead
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Creates a lien priority hierarchy where property tax and special assessment liens take precedence over judgments, mortgages, and other claims (except liens under section 35-34-02.1), with property tax liens ranking above special assessment liens
Legislative Description
The homestead exemption, declaration of a homestead, and the contents of a tax lien.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 25 nays 62
2/11/2025