Bill
SD 1855
Overview: SD 1855, An Act to protect survivors of spousal abuse from alimony liability, proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this
Overview: SD 1855, An Act to protect survivors of spousal abuse from alimony liability, proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this legislation is to shield survivors of domestic violence from being legally obligated to pay alimony to their abusive former spouses. The bill aims to address a significant gap in existing laws and provide additional protections for victims of spousal abuse.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a presumption that alimony should not be awarded to a spouse who has been convicted of domestic violence against the other spouse
- Allows courts to terminate or modify existing alimony orders if the recipient spouse is found to have committed domestic violence
- Requires courts to consider evidence of domestic abuse when determining alimony awards, including restraining orders and criminal convictions
- Provides legal recourse for survivors to petition the court to terminate alimony obligations in cases of domestic violence
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly benefit survivors of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from continuing to exert financial control over them through alimony payments. It is expected to have a positive impact on the financial security and independence of victims of spousal abuse.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the state legislature and is currently under review by the Committee on the Judiciary. If passed, the new alimony protections would take effect immediately upon the bill's enactment.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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