HB26-1218 Clarifying Validity of Common Law Marriage
Latest: May 5, 2026 · Governor Signed
What it means
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How they voted
4 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: BILL
34 yes · 0 no · 1 other
Apr 7, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: BILL
34 yes · 0 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | Other / excused |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 22 | 1 |
| Republican | 12 | – |
How each member voted (35)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1218 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
5 yes · 0 no
Mar 31, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1218 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
5 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 3 |
| Republican | 2 |
How each member voted (5)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
House: BILL
59 yes · 3 no · 3 other
Mar 9, 2026 · Result: pass
House: BILL
59 yes · 3 no · 3 other
| Party | Yes | No | Other / excused |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 1 | – | – |
| Democratic | 35 | 3 | 3 |
| Republican | 22 | – | – |
How each member voted (64)
1 of 65 members on the official record could not be matched to our officials list and are not shown individually. The tally above is the official one.
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House: Refer House Bill 26-1218 to the Committee of the Whole.
11 yes · 0 no
Mar 5, 2026 · Result: pass
House: Refer House Bill 26-1218 to the Committee of the Whole.
11 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 8 |
| Republican | 3 |
How each member voted (11)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Where it stands
Feb 17, 2026 · House
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
Mar 5, 2026 · House
Sent to committee
House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
Mar 9, 2026 · House
Passed House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
Apr 7, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
May 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
May 1, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
May 5, 2026 · Governor
Became law
Governor Signed
Full official history (13 actions)
- Feb 17, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
- Mar 5, 2026HouseHouse Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
- Mar 6, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
- Mar 9, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Mar 12, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
- Mar 31, 2026SenateSenate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Apr 6, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/02/2026 - No Amendments
- Apr 6, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Apr 7, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- May 1, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
- May 1, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
- May 1, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
- May 5, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed
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