This bill clarifies that South Dakota courts have no automatic presumption favoring joint physical custody when deciding where a child should live. Instead, judges must make custody decisions based solely on what is in the child's best interest, considering each family's unique circumstances.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 6.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 156
First Reading House H.J. 139
Tom Pischke
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day