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HB185Introduced in the House of Delegates

Estates and Trusts - Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts

Introduced

Introduced by Jon Cardin, District 11

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Adding to the circumstances under which an individual who creates a trust for the benefit of the individual's spouse may not be considered the settlor of the trust with regard to the individual's interest in the trust.

Where it stands

Withdrawn by Sponsor

February 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Judiciary

  3. Withdrawn by Sponsor

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