2026 Regular Session
SB1452
Child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of joint child custody. Effective date.
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SB 1452’s rebuttable presumption of joint custody structurally supports dual parental involvement and aligns with parental-rights priorities, constitutional norms of freedom plus judicial discretion, and conservative values of family integrity and clear legal standards — so long as courts exercise discretion responsibly in the best interests of the child Points to Monitor in Policy and Practice Judicial interpretation: How judges apply the presumption in varied family situations (e.g., domestic violence, abandonment, substance abuse). Best interest standard: Ensuring that courts continue to center child safety and welfare above procedural presumptions. Education & guidance for courts: Training for judges and attorneys on applying the presumption fairly and effectively.
Committee referrals
February 3, 2026 · Senate
Judiciary
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Senate Coauthored by Senator McIntosh
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Senate Second Reading referred to Judiciary
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Senate Authored by Senator Wingard
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Senate First Reading