HB 970·LA·house
CHILDREN/CUSTODY: Establishes a procedure for resolving competing custody orders
In CommitteeFiled Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Shaun Mena (D)
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Mar 17, 2026
Summary
The bill directs Louisiana judges handling child custody cases to verify that no other custody orders exist before issuing a new order. If multiple orders are discovered, the law says the earliest order remains in effect, overriding later ones. This aims to avoid confusion and conflict for children and families.
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