SB270 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Family law, covenant marriage, requirement when parties choose to enter into, requirements upon dissolution, Alabama Covenant Marriage Act
Description
This bill would create the Alabama Covenant Marriage Act. This bill would provide a process by which a couple could choose to enter into a covenant marriage by stating such on the application for a marriage license. This bill would provide that parties who enter into a covenant marriage must undergo counseling and meet certain requirements before seeking a divorce
To create the Alabama Covenant Marriage Act; to provide requirements for a covenant marriage; and to provide for dissolution of a covenant marriage.
Subjects
Family Law
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2012 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| April 12, 2012 | Judiciary second Amendment Offered | |
| April 12, 2012 | Judiciary third Amendment Offered | |
| April 12, 2012 | Pending third reading on day 20 Favorable from Judiciary with 3 amendments | |
| April 12, 2012 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 3 amendments | |
| February 9, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB270 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |