HB 1206 (2026): clarifying the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.
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HB 1206 (2026)
clarifying the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- 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 17, 2026, with 9 people signed in online: 6 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 2026 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Love (R - Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. JD Bernardy (R - Rock 36)
- Rep. Lisa Post (R - Hills 42)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
- March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- April 14, 2026, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- May 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 2026, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law
- February 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:30 am GP 230
- March 2, 2026: Executive Session: 03/02/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- March 2, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/02/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026
- March 12, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary
- April 14, 2026: Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
- May 7, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 05/07/2026
- May 7, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 05/07/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 443 (2015): clarifying the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.
- HB 136 (2017): clarifying the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.
- SB 352 (2014): relative to equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.
- HB 611 (2013): clarifying the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.