House Bill 139: Relative to the Determination of Parental Rights

Sponsors:
Representatives David Bickford

Summary:
House Bill 139 states that if the court finds that comparable parenting or the proposed allocation of parental rights is not in the best interest of the child, the court must detail the reasons for this decision in writing.

Status:

1/7/2009		(House) Introduced and referred to Children and Family Law Committee
1/15/2009		(House) Public Hearing: 2/3/09 11:00 a.m. LOB 206
3/3/2009		(House) Subcommittee work session: 3/12/2009 at 1:00 in LOB 206
3/4/2009		(House) Executive session: 3/18/2009 at 10:00 a.m. in LOB 206
3/19/2009		(House) Retained in committee
9/16/2009		(House) Retained Bill—Subcommittee Work Session: 10/6/2009 1:00 p.m. in Legislative Office Building (LOB) 206
9/17/2009		(House) Retained Bill—Executive Session 10/28/2009 LOB 206 11:00 a.m. or immediately following session
11/2/2009		(House) Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan. 6 Roll Call (vote 18–0)

HSLDA's Position:
Neutral.

Action Requested:
No action.

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