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Senate adopts substitute to child‑custody bill after stakeholder revisions focused on safety and expert qualifications
Summary
The Senate approved a fifth substitute to House Bill 272 addressing child custody proceedings. Sponsors said the substitute clarifies therapy protections for at‑risk children, requires custody experts to have domestic‑violence training, and reflects stakeholder input from courts and advocacy groups.
Senator McHale presented a fifth substitute to House Bill 272 on Feb. 29, 2024, explaining that the changes were the product of extensive stakeholder engagement, including work with Representative Cutler, the courts, victim advocates and medical professionals.
Sponsor remarks listed four focal points: child safety, expert…
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