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AB189Introduced in the Assembly

An optional final hearing by affidavit for the dissolution of a marriage.

Failed

Introduced by Ron Tusler, District 3

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act to renumber 767.235 (1); to amend 767.127 (2), 767.235 (2), 767.315 (1) (a), 767.315 (2), 767.335 (intro.) and 767.35 (3); to create 767.235 (1) (b) of the statutes; Relating to: an optional final hearing by affidavit for the dissolution of a marriage.

Where it stands

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

March 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Children and Families

  3. Public hearing held

  4. Executive action taken

  5. Report passage recommended by Committee on Children and Families, Ayes 9, Noes 0

  6. Referred to committee on Rules

  7. Senator Ratcliff added as a cosponsor

  8. Withdrawn from Committee on Rules and referred to calendar of 9-11-2025

  9. Representative Stubbs added as a coauthor

  10. Laid on the table

  11. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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