Specifies that the Department of Transportation, in initiating a condemnation action under GS 136-103, is not required to serve or join the spouse of a person with an interest in the subject land unless the spouse also has an interest in the land other than the possibility of a future election under GS 29-30. Modernizes language and makes other technical changes. Makes conforming changes. Makes technical and conforming changes to GS 29-30 (election of surviving spouse to take life interest in lieu of intestate share provided). Applies to condemnation actions initiated on or after October 1, 2025.