HB 1757 (2026): prohibiting the remedy of alimony for marriages that existed for six years or less.
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HB 1757 (2026)
prohibiting the remedy of alimony for marriages that existed for six years or less.
- 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 24, 2026, with 16 people signed in online: 6 in support and 10 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joseph Barton (R - Graf 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Love (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 24, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
- March 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 11, 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 24, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/24/2026 02:00 pm GP 230
- March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026