HB1517
Mandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing; good cause shown exception.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 2, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1517)
Chief Patron:
Rob Bloxom, Jr (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Mandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing; good cause shown exception.
Requires a court to order the sealing or partial sealing of a divorce record of agreement upon motion of a party except for good cause shown. Under current law, sealing is discretionary. The bill provides that rulings and orders of the court shall only be sealed for good cause shown.-
Bill History
- 01/23/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26103524D
- 01/23/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/02/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1517)
