HB1133 creates a legal presumption that judges should award joint physical custody of children to both parents unless one parent can prove it's not in the child's best interest. This shifts the default outcome in custody cases toward equal parenting time for both mothers and fathers, rather than leaving it entirely up to a judge's discretion.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 305
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 41, NAYS 25. H.J. 339
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 339
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Do Pass Failed, YEAS 6, NAYS 6.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 117
First Reading House H.J. 98
Rocky Blare
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Tamara St. John
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Do Pass