HB 1229 (2026): relative to waivers of alimony.
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HB 1229 (2026)
relative to waivers of alimony.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate 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 7 people signed in online: 5 in support and 2 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 pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0552h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0552h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 16, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jay Markell (R - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Katelyn Kuttab (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Melissa Litchfield (R - Rock 32)
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 1:30 PM: 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
- March 19, 2026, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Children and Family Law, SH 100
- April 16, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0552h — voice vote, passed
- April 16, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — 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 01:30 pm GP 230
- February 10, 2026: Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- February 10, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0552h 02/10/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0552h: AA VV 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0552h: MA VV 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Children and Family Law
- March 19, 2026: Hearing: 03/19/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:30 am
- April 16, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/16/2026; Vote 3-0; CC
- April 16, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/16/2026