SB 589: Spousal support: factors.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What SB 589 does, verified February 3, 2026

This bill proposes to amend the family code to update the factors considered when determining spousal support. It prohibits awards for spousal support and attorney's fees, sets the date of separation, and awards community property interest in retirement and pension benefits if a spouse has committed a violent sexual felony against the other.

Bill journey

✓IntroducedComplete

2In CommitteeCurrent

3First Chamber FloorPending

4Second ChamberPending

5GovernorPending

6ChapteredPending

Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me

Author and sponsors

Sen. Marie Alvarado-GilAuthor · California State Senate

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Recent actions4 total · showing 4

Feb. 02, 2026	Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Mar. 05, 2025	Referred to Coms. on JUD. and APPR.
Feb. 21, 2025	From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
Feb. 20, 2025	Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.