H 1711
An Act relative to child custody when either parent is on active military duty
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Bill overview
This bill addresses child custody arrangements when one parent is deployed on active military duty. It aims to ensure that the court prioritizes the child’s best interests and considers the military parent’s deployment schedule when making custody decisions. The legislation seeks to provide greater clarity and consistency in these situations, potentially streamlining the legal process for families affected by military deployment. It also intends to offer more flexibility in determining custody arrangements to accommodate the needs of the child and the deployed parent.
Key provisions
- Prioritizes the child’s best interests in custody determinations.
- Considers the military parent’s deployment schedule when making custody decisions.
- May provide for more flexible custody arrangements.
- Aims to streamline the legal process for military families.
- Addresses the unique challenges faced by children with a deployed parent.
Who is affected
- Parents of children with a deployed parent in the military.
- Children of military parents.
- Military personnel on active duty.
- Family court judges.
- Legal professionals involved in child custody cases.
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to clarify how military deployment impacts child custody decisions.
- It may offer greater flexibility in custody arrangements to accommodate military schedules.
- It is part of a series of similar bills addressing this issue, suggesting a recurring concern.
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsor
Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.1711 194th (Current)
An Act relative to child custody when either parent is on active military duty
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1711) of Colleen M. Garry relative to child custody when parents are on active military duty. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1711
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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