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AZ SB1049
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Wendy Rogers
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AI Summary
- Limits spousal maintenance awards to a maximum of four years, removing the court's previous discretion for longer durations.
- Redefines eligibility for spousal maintenance to require that the seeking spouse cannot meet reasonable needs through a combination of earning ability AND property apportioned to them, rather than either factor alone.
- Defines "reasonable needs" as basic necessities (food, housing, utilities, health insurance, medical expenses, transportation, educational expenses) necessary to acquire education/training for self-sufficiency or for child care.
- Changes the standard of living consideration from the full marital standard to one-half of the standard of living established during the marriage.
- Removes "lacks earning ability in the labor market adequate to be self-sufficient" as a standalone reason for awarding maintenance, requiring it to be considered alongside property distribution.
Legislative Description
Spousal maintenance; income; property
Property
Last Action
House minority caucus: Do pass
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/23/2026
Judiciary2/23/2026
Rules1/12/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/12/2026
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