2017 House Bill 4691

Establish joint custody presumption

Introduced in the House

May 31, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Jim Runestad (R-44)

To establish that in a custody dispute between parents, a court must order joint custody unless it determines by clear and convincing evidence that a parent is unfit, unwilling, or unable to care for the child.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 20, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.