Pennsylvania HB2514: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alimony and support, further providing for alimony.

What the bill says

Amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alimony and support, further providing for alimony.

From the introduced text, May 14, 2026:

Amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alimony and support, further providing for alimony. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 3701(a) and (b)(14) of Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended and the section is amended by adding subsections to read: § 3701. Alimony. (a) General rule.--[Where] Except as provided in subsection (a.1), if a divorce decree has been entered, the court may allow alimony, as it deems reasonable, to either party only if it finds that alimony is necessary. (a.1) Exception.--The court shall deny alimony to a party if the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the party subjected the other party to a pattern or continuous threat of abuse during the marriage. (b) Factors relevant.--In determining whether alimony is necessary and in determining the nature, amount, duration and manner of payment of alimony, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including: * * * (14) The marital misconduct of either of the parties during the marriage. The marital misconduct of either of the parties from the date of final separation shall not be considered by the court in its determinations relative to alimony, except that the court shall consider the abuse of one party by the other party[. As used …

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Sponsors

• Shelby Labs (R, 143) · primary sponsor
• Kristin Marcell (R, 178)
• Robert Leadbeter (R, 109)
• Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)
• Craig Staats (R, 145)
• Keith Harris (D, 195)
• Melissa Shusterman (D, 157)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Joseph Hogan (R, 142)

Latest actions

1. May 14, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, May 14, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2514?

HB2514 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alimony and support, further providing for alimony.

What does HB2514 do?

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

What is the status of HB2514?

In committee as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, May 14, 2026 (May 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2514?

Shelby Labs (R, 143), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2514?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2514