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MA S 1236

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An Act to protect survivors of spousal abuse from alimony liability

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA S 1236 pass?

Not yet. MA S 1236 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-28): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

What is MA S 1236 about?

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1236) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to protect survivors of spousal abuse from alimony liability. The Judiciary.

Who sponsors MA S 1236?

Jacob R. Oliveira is the primary sponsor of MA S 1236, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1236) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to protect survivors of spousal abuse from alimony liability. The Judiciary.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-05-28 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • Jacob R. Oliveiraprimary
  • Pavel M. Payanocosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-28

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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  2. 2026-03-30

    Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

  3. 2026-02-26

    Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026

  4. 2026-02-12

    Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026

  5. 2025-10-14

    Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  6. 2025-04-18

    Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  7. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  8. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1236

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