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Senate debates custody‑law changes to protect parents with disabilities in HB215
Summary
HB215, concerning custody disputes involving parents with disabilities, was debated at length on Feb. 12. Sponsors said the bill prevents courts from using disability alone as a material change of circumstances while preserving judicial discretion to determine a child's best interests.
House Bill 215, presented to the Senate on Feb. 12, addresses how courts treat parental disability in custody determinations. Representative Tanner (sponsor) explained that the bill is meant to prevent courts from automatically regarding a disability as a material and substantial change that would justify transferring custody; instead,…
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