North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

SB 576 — Shared Parenting.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

16 added · 17 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 576, the language was revised to clarify that courts must consider various factors when determining what is in the best interest of a child. Additionally, there is now a clear presumption favoring joint custody and shared parenting. These changes are significant because they aim to promote a more unified approach to child custody decisions, potentially leading to better outcomes for children by encouraging parents to work together.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 4, 2023 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 S 1 SENATE BILL 576 Short Title:
576 SESSION 2023 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45271-NJ-23 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PRESUMPTION OF JOINT CUSTODY AND SHARED PARENTING.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 5, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PRESUMPTION OF JOINT CUSTODY AND SHARED PARENTING.
*DRS45271-NJ-23* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (a) An order for custody of a minor child entered pursuant to this section shall award the custody of such child to such person, agency, organization or institution as will best promote the interest and welfare of the child.
*S576-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (a) An order for custody of a minor child entered pursuant to this section shall award the custody of such child to such person, agency, organization or institution as will best promote the interest and welfare of the child.
In making the determination, the court shall consider all relevant factors including acts of domestic violence between the parties, the safety of the child, and the safety of either party from domestic violence by the other party.
In makingthe determination, the court shall consider all relevant factors including acts of domestic violence between the parties, the safety of the child, and the safety of either party from domestic violence by the other party.
An order for custody must include written findings of fact that reflect the consideration of each of these factors and that support thedetermination ofwhat is in thebest interest ofthe child.Between theparents, whether natural or adoptive, no presumption shall apply as to who will better promote the interest and welfare of the child.
An order for custody must include written findings of fact that reflect the consideration of each of these factors and that support thedetermination ofwhat is in thebest interest of the child.
Between theparents, whether natural or adoptive, no presumption shall apply as to who will better promote the interest and welfare of the child.
(a1) There exists a rebuttable presumption that joint custody and shared parenting is in the best interest of the child.
(a1) There exists a rebuttable presumption that joint custodyand shared parenting is in the best interest of the child.
(7) A finding by the court that an act of domestic violence has been committed by one of the parties against a child of the party or any other parties.
(7) A finding bythe court that an act of domestic violence has been committed by one of the parties against a child of the party or any other parties.
(1) The court, after consideration of relevant factors under subsection (a1) of this section, finds by clear and convincing evidence that shared parenting and joint custody is not in the best interest of the child.
(1) The court, after consideration of relevant factors under subsection (a1) of this section, finds byclear and convincingevidence that shared parentingand joint custody is not in the best interest of the child.
Page 2 DRS45271-NJ-23 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (3) One of the parties does not request sole, primary, or joint custody.
Page 2 Senate Bill 576-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (3) One of the parties does not request sole, primary, or joint custody.
(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.
If a party is absent or relocates with or without the children because of an act of domestic violence, the absence or relocation shall not be a factor that weighs against the party in determining custody or visitation.
If a partyis absent or relocates with or without the children because of an act of domestic violence, the absence or relocation shall not be a factor that weighs against the party in determining custody or visitation.
DRS45271-NJ-23 Page 3
Senate Bill 576-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 576?
SB 576 is sponsored by Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), Krawiec, Kevin Corbin (Republican), Jim Burgin (Republican), Bobby Hanig (Republican), and Ralph Hise (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 576?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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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