Indiana 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

HB 1248 — Physical custody and parenting time.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 Regular 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Adds a rebuttable presumption in child custody proceedings that: (1) joint physical custody is in the best interests of the child; and (2) equal parenting time is in the best interests of the child. Provides that the default joint physical custody or parenting time schedule is to alternate weekly physical custody of the child, unless the parents submit an alternative schedule that is approved by the court.

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

  2. Authored by Representative VanNatter

  3. Coauthored by Representatives Karickhoff, Torr, Judy

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1248 do?
Adds a rebuttable presumption in child custody proceedings that: (1) joint physical custody is in the best interests of the child; and (2) equal parenting time is in the best interests of the child. Provides that the default joint physical custody or parenting time schedule is to alternate weekly physical custody of the child, unless the parents submit an alternative schedule that is approved by the court.
Who sponsors HB 1248?
HB 1248 is sponsored by Heath VanNatter (Republican), Michael Karickhoff (Republican), Jerry Torr, and Chris Judy (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1248?
This bill died with 2021 Regular 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.
Where can I track HB 1248?
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