Bill: HB 559, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Positive

Author(s)

Senfronia Thompson

Bill Caption

Relating to written agreements incident to divorce or annulment.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 559 would allow a court to incorporate by decree a written agreement relating to a divorce or annulment. If incorporated by decree, the agreement would not be required to be filed with the court or county clerk.

Vote Recommendation Notes

HB 559 which would help protect private information of people going through divorce or annulment. The process provided for by this bill would prevent the relevant agreements from becoming matters of public record. This benefits limited government and individual liberty. We support HB 559.


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