Concerning the just and equitable distribution of real property and liabilities in the dissolution of marriage or domestic partnerships.
Last action: 2026-03-12 — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official Description
Concerning the just and equitable distribution of real property and liabilities in the dissolution of marriage or domestic partnerships.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5536
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsor
- Phil Fortunato
- Introduced
- 2025-01-28
- Chamber
- Senate
- Current Committee
- Rules
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-12 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageSB 5536 | Passed 46-2 1 not voting | 25 yes / 1 no | 19 yes / 0 no |
| 2026-02-13 | Senate | Final PassageSB 5536 | Passed 41-7 1 not voting | 22 yes / 6 no | 18 yes / 0 no |
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Bill History
- 2025-03-12 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2025-03-12 Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- 2025-03-14 First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
- 2025-04-27 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
- 2026-01-12 By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- 2026-02-06 Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-02-13 Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- 2026-02-17 First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
- 2026-02-24 Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
- 2026-03-12 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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