Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1679: An Act to protect survivors of spousal abuse from alimony liability
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1679 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to protect survivors of spousal abuse from alimony liability. Primary sponsor: Pat Duffy (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1679) of Patricia A. Duffy and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to protect survivors of spousal abuse from alimony liability. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Duffy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Hampden |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary