North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 186 — Presumed Shared Parenting/Child Custody.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

16 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill HB 186 mainly involve the removal of some text related to the joint custody of minor children. Specifically, the language was streamlined, maintaining that both parents will have equal access to their child's important records concerning health, education, and welfare. This clarification reinforces the principle of shared responsibility and access for parents, which is important for the well-being of children involved in custody arrangements.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 186 Short Title:
186 Mar 1, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30081-LU-21A Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO CHILD CUSTODY TO INCORPORATE A PRESUMED SHARED PARENTING STANDARD.
Judiciary2, iffavorable, Families, Children,andAgingPolicy,iffavorable,Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 2, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO CHILD CUSTODY TO INCORPORATE A PRESUMED SHARED PARENTING STANDARD.
(b) Anorderforcustody ofa minorchildmaygrant joint custodyto theparents, exclusive custody to one person, agency, organization, or institution, or grant custody to two or more persons, agencies, organizations, or institutions.
(b) Anorderforcustodyofa minorchildmaygrant joint custodyto theparents, exclusive custody to one person, agency, organization, or institution, or grant custody to two or more persons, agencies, organizations, or institutions.
Absent an order of the court to the contrary, each parent shall have equal access to the records of the minor child involving the health, education, and welfare of the child.
Absent an order of the court to *H186-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 the contrary, each parent shall have equal access to the records of the minor child involving the health, education, and welfare of the child.
…." *DRH30081-LU-21A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 SECTION 2.
…." SECTION 2.
Page 2 DRH30081-LU-21A
Page 2 House Bill 186-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Families, Children, and Aging Policy, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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0 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (173)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 186?
HB 186 is sponsored by Graham, Lucas, Dennis Riddell (Republican), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Dante Pittman (Democratic), and Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 186?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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