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SB224Introduced in the Senate

Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.

Engrossed

Introduced by Tom Pischke, District 25

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.

Where it stands

Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.

March 4, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Deferred to the 41st legislative day · March 4, 2026

12

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

13 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 179

  2. Scheduled for hearing

  3. Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.

  4. Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 20, NAYS 14. S.J. 297

  5. First Reading House H.J. 367

  6. Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 417

  7. Scheduled for hearing

  8. Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.

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