Arizona legislation · Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Arizona HB4071: spousal maintenance; domestic violence
Status: In committee, February 16, 2026
HB4071 - spousal maintenance; domestic violence
What the bill says
An act amending section 25-319, arizona revised statutes, relating to spousal maintenance.
From the introduced text, February 9, 2026:
AN ACT amending section 25-319, arizona revised statutes, relating to spousal maintenance. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Section 1. Section 25-319, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to supreme court guidelines; computation factors; court jurisdiction A. In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or legal separation, or a proceeding for maintenance following dissolution of the marriage by a court that lacked personal jurisdiction over the absent spouse, the court may grant a maintenance order for either spouse for any of the following reasons if it the court finds that the spouse seeking maintenance: 1. Lacks sufficient property, including property apportioned to the spouse, to provide for that spouse's reasonable needs. 2. Lacks earning ability in the labor market that is adequate to be self-sufficient. 3. Is the parent of a child whose age or condition is such that the parent should not be required to seek employment outside the home. 4. Has made a significant financial or other contribution to the education, training, vocational skills, career or earning ability of the other spouse or has significantly reduced that spouse's income or career opportunities for the benefit of the other spouse. 5. Had a marriage of long duration and is of an age that may preclude the possibility of gaining employment adequate to be self-sufficient. B. The supreme court shall …
Sponsors
- Simacek, Stephanie (D, HD-002) · primary sponsor
- Contreras, Patty (D)
- Garcia, Brian (D, HD-008)
- Sandoval, Mariana (D, HD-023)
Latest actions
- : Assigned to Rules
- : Assigned to Judiciary
- : Introduced and first read
Common questions
- What is HB4071?
- HB4071 is a bill in the Arizona Legislature (Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)): spousal maintenance; domestic violence.
- What does HB4071 do?
- In its own words: An act amending section 25-319, arizona revised statutes, relating to spousal maintenance.
- What is the status of HB4071?
- In committee as of February 16, 2026. Latest action: Assigned to Rules (February 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4071?
- Simacek, Stephanie (D, HD-002), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB4071?
- On the Arizona Legislature website: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85591/?SessionId=130
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