Require courts to consider certain research in determining the best interests of the child under the Parenting Act

Summary

The bill rewrites the Parenting Act so judges have to consider credible studies showing benefits of equal access to both parents, the child's wishes, health, and any abuse evidence in custody cases. It also requires courts to give written reasons if they reject a proposed parenting plan. The measure did not pass and was indefinitely postponed.

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