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HB 1517 In Committee

Mandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing, good cause shown exception.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Mandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing; good cause shown exception. Requires a court to order the sealing or partial sealing of a divorce record of agreement upon motion of a party except for good cause shown. Under current law, sealing is discretionary. The bill provides that rulings and orders of the court shall only be sealed for good cause shown.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 23, 2026
Last action
Feb 18, 2026 — Left in Committee Courts of Justice
Session
2026
Momentum
28 · Low