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S1236Introduced in the Senate

To protect survivors of spousal abuse from alimony liability

IntroducedSenate Ways and Means

Introduced by Jacob Oliveira, District HAMPDE

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to protect survivors of spousal abuse from alimony liability. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

May 28, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  5. Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026

  6. Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026

  7. Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

  8. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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