This bill creates a legal presumption that joint physical custody is in a child's best interest when parents dispute custody, unless the court finds evidence to the contrary based on specific factors related to the child's welfare. The court can override this presumption if it determines joint custody isn't in the child's best interest or if domestic abuse or other disqualifying factors are present. This shifts the default assumption toward shared custody arrangements rather than leaving it neutral.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Reconsidered Failed, YEAS 35, NAYS 34. H.J. 510
House of Representatives Intent to reconsider H.J. 509
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 35, NAYS 34. H.J. 508
House of Representatives Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 Passed, YEAS 36, NAYS 33. H.J. 507
Judiciary Report out of committee without recommendation
House of Representatives Recalled from committee (Rule 7-7) House Judiciary H.J. 493
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5. H.J. 11
Judiciary Do Pass Failed, YEAS 6, NAYS 7. H.J. 11
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 385
First Reading House H.J. 373
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 20, NAYS 13. S.J. 342
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 152
First Reading Senate S.J. 137
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-011
Prime sponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-025
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6
Do Pass
Reconsidered
Judiciary — Do Pass
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass