HB 1036 (2026): relative to the maximum duration of term alimony.

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HB 1036 (2026)

relative to the maximum duration of term alimony.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026, with 12 people signed in online: 9 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
  • February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
  • March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  • February 10, 2026: Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  • February 10, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/10/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court