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SB548Introduced in the Senate

Family Law - Child Support - Determination of Custody and Agreements Between Parents

IntroducedSenate Judicial Proceedings

Introduced by Nick Charles, District 25

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Requiring that a court determine custody before awarding child support under certain circumstances; and establishing a conclusive presumption that the application of the child support guidelines would be unjust or inappropriate if the parents mutually assert that the agreement is in the best interest of the child.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

February 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  2. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

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