HB 1781-FN (2026): relative to child support obligations during postsecondary education.
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HB 1781-FN (2026)
relative to child support obligations during postsecondary education.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Education Funding
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Education Funding committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026, with 12 people signed in online: 4 in support and 8 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Wayne Burton (D - Straf 10) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Education Funding, GP 232
- February 3, 2026, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Education Funding, GP 232
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding
- February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 11:30 am GP 232
- February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 11:30 am GP 232
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026