HB 1404 (2026): establishing a study committee to study the equitable division of property in divorce proceedings.

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HB 1404 (2026)

establishing a study committee to study the equitable division of property in divorce proceedings.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 2 people signed in online: 2 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 study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. A work session is scheduled for October 21, 2026. The committee is due to meet in executive session on October 21, 2026 to vote on its recommendation.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2026, 1:00 PM: 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
  • October 21, 2026, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
  • October 21, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, GP 230

Votes

  • March 11, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — 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 01:00 pm GP 230
  • March 2, 2026: Executive Session: 03/02/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  • March 2, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/02/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026
  • October 21, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/21/2026 09:30 am GP 230
  • October 21, 2026: Executive Session: 10/21/2026 10:00 am GP 230

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