Child Welfare

Also relevant to:Parent / guardian Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

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Plain-English Summary

Deleting a provision exempting a judge subject to discipline under the State Constitution from criminal prosecution under certain circumstances; authorizing interested parties to file motions requesting emergency hearings to resolve certain custody or visitation disputes; requiring a court to give all parties to an emergency hearing certain notice; revising the definition of the term "domestic violence"; prohibiting the infringement of the right of each parent or legal guardian to lawful custody…

Source: OpenStates · fetched March 13, 2026

Who it affects

Parent / guardian

Prohibits the infringement of the right of each parent or legal guardian to lawful custody.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Parent / guardiandirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Prohibits the infringement of the right of each parent or legal guardian to lawful custody.
“prohibiting the infringement of the right of each parent or legal guardian to lawful custody”· General Provisions

What the Bill Does

Removes an exemption from criminal prosecution for judges facing discipline.
Authorizes emergency hearings for custody or visitation disputes.
Revises the definition of domestic violence.

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