SB1708Introduced in the Senate
Child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of joint child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of sole custody if a parent is subject to certain registrations. Effective date.
Introduced by Darcy Jech, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of joint child custody; creating a rebuttable presumption of sole custody if a parent is subject to certain registrations. Effective date.
Where it stands
Coauthored by Senator Reinhardt
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: Judiciary Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS · February 24, 2026
7
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Gollihare | 12 | Yes |
| Lisa Standridge | 15 | Yes |
| Mary Boren | 16 | Yes |
| Shane Jett | 17 | Yes |
| Darcy Jech | 26 | Yes |
| Brent Howard | 38 | No |
| Michael Brooks | 44 | Yes |
| Paul Rosino | 45 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Jech
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
Coauthored by Representative Tedford (principal House author)
Coauthored by Senator Jett
Coauthored by Senator Standridge
Coauthored by Senator Prieto
Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary committee; CR filed
Title stricken
Coauthored by Senator Wingard
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Senator Grellner
Coauthored by Senator Frix
Coauthored by Senator Logan
Coauthored by Senator McIntosh
Coauthored by Senator Murdock
Coauthored by Senator Stewart
Coauthored by Senator Woods
Coauthored by Senator Stanley
Coauthored by Senator Burns
Coauthored by Senator Reinhardt
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