HB54 Alabama 2022 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, an award of alimony is terminated upon petition of a party to the decree and proof that the spouse receiving alimony has remarried or is cohabiting with a member of the opposite sex.
This bill would amend existing law to clarify the definition of the term "cohabiting," and would provide that alimony may be terminated upon proof that the receiving spouse has either remarried or is dwelling together with another individual in a heterosexual or homosexual relationship.
Relating to alimony; to amend Section 30-2-55, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the termination of alimony upon proof the receiving spouse is cohabiting with another individual under certain circumstances.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2022 | H | Delivered to Governor at 9:46 a.m. on April7, 2022. |
| April 7, 2022 | H | Assigned Act No. 2022-430. |
| April 7, 2022 | H | Clerk of the House Certification |
| April 7, 2022 | S | Signature Requested |
| April 6, 2022 | H | Enrolled |
| April 6, 2022 | H | Passed Second House |
| April 6, 2022 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1023 |
| April 6, 2022 | S | Third Reading Passed |
| March 17, 2022 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 1, 2022 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
| March 1, 2022 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 375 |
| March 1, 2022 | H | Third Reading Passed |
| February 9, 2022 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| January 11, 2022 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB54 Alabama 2022 Session - Enrolled |
| Bill Text | HB54 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature