HB336 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve ClouseRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Homestead exemption, increased for protection against confiscation of a homestead for debts, Sec. 6-10-2 am'd.

Summary

HB336 would raise Alabama’s homestead exemption from debt seizures by increasing the protected value to $20,000 for married couples and $10,000 for individuals, while keeping the 160-acre area limit.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill increases the dollar value protected for a homestead from creditors. It maintains the 160-acre limit and allows each spouse to claim the exemption separately when a husband and wife jointly own a homestead. It also clarifies that a mobile home used as a home counts as a homestead for exemption purposes. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and gubernatorial approval.

Who It Affects

• Married couples who own a homestead: the exemption increases to $20,000, and each spouse can claim the exemption separately if the home is jointly owned.
• Individuals who own a homestead: the exemption increases to $10,000; mobile homes used as a principal residence are counted as homestead.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 6-10-2 to set new exemption values: $20,000 for married couples and $10,000 for individuals, with a 160-acre cap.
• If a husband and wife jointly own a homestead, each may claim separately the exemption up to the applicable value.
• A mobile home or similar dwelling is deemed to be a homestead for exemption purposes.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Homestead Exemption