Pennsylvania HB2346: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in property rights, further providing for equitable division of marital property; and, in alimony and support, further providing for alimony.

What the bill says

Amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in property rights, further providing for equitable division of marital property; and, in alimony and support, further providing for alimony.

From the introduced text, March 31, 2026:

Amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in property rights, further providing for equitable division of marital property; and, in alimony and support, further providing for alimony. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Sections 3502(c) and 3701(a) and (b)(14) of Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended and the sections are amended by adding subsections to read: § 3502. Equitable division of marital property. * * * (c) Family home.--[The] Except as provided in subsection (g) (2), the court may award, during the pendency of the action or otherwise, to one or both of the parties the right to reside in the marital residence. * * * (g) Conviction.--A party who has been convicted of committing a personal injury crime against the other party may not: (1) Be awarded a percentage of marital assets, unless the court finds that the equitable distribution of marital assets is necessary to prevent manifest injustice. (2) During the pendency of the action or otherwise, be awarded the right to reside in the marital residence, unless the court finds such an order is necessary to prevent manifest injustice. § 3701. Alimony. (a) General rule.--[Where] Subject to subsection (a.1), where a divorce decree has been entered, the court may allow alimony, as it …

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Sponsors

• Jason Ortitay (R, 46) · primary sponsor
• Lindsay Powell (D, 21)
• Maureen Madden (D, 115)
• Harry Conklin (D, 77)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Joseph Ciresi (D, 146)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, March 31, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2346?

HB2346 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in property rights, further providing for equitable division of marital property; and, in alimony and support, further providing for alimony.

What does HB2346 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in property rights, further providing for equitable division of marital property; and, in alimony and support, further providing for alimony.

What is the status of HB2346?

In committee as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, March 31, 2026 (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2346?

Jason Ortitay (R, 46), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2346?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2346