HB 1615-FN (2026): permitting consenting adults to enter into contract-based marriage agreements as an alternative to the requirement of a marriage license.

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HB 1615-FN (2026)

permitting consenting adults to enter into contract-based marriage agreements as an alternative to the requirement of a marriage license.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2026, with 49 people signed in online: 9 in support and 40 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 14, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2026, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
  • January 14, 2026, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
  • February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

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

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 02:30 pm GP 230
  • January 14, 2026: Executive Session: 01/14/2026 02:30 pm GP 230
  • January 14, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/14/2026 (Vote 14-2; CC)
  • February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026

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