Sean Lynn
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 31
Primary
The Bill sets forth 8 factors a court must consider in determining a proposed relocation of a child for a period of 60 days or more in litigation involving custody or visitation. These factors include: (1) the nature, quality, extent, and duration of the child’s relationship with the individual proposing to relocate and with the non-relocating individuals, siblings and other significant persons in the child’s life; (2) the age, developmental stage, needs of the child, and the likely impact of the relocation on the child, taking into account any special needs of the child; (3) the feasibility of preserving the relationship between the non-relocating individual and the child; (4) the child’s preference; (5) any established patterns of the relocating individual to thwart or promote the relationship between the child and non-relocating individual; (6) whether the relocation will enhance the general quality of life of the child and relocating individual; (7) the reasons for requesting and opposing the relocation; and (8) any other factor affecting the best interests of the child.
Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Roll Call Rescinded in Senate
Reconsidered in Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
Amendment HA 1 to HB 136 - Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
Amendment HA 1 to HB 136 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 3 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
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