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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5920

SB 5920: Parenting plans

Concerning parenting plans.

Summary

  • Permits a parent whose residential time with the child is limited based upon substance abuse to demonstrate a substantial change in circumstances, required when seeking expansion of residential time, by showing that the parent has not used drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
  • Requires the court to schedule a hearing when a substantial change in circumstances is demonstrated and authorizes the court to make adjustments to the parenting plan if it is in the best interests of the minor child.

From the Substitute House Bill Analysis 2022 (SSB 5920), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2022
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2022
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Judy Warnick (R-13)
Introduced
January 20, 2022 in the Senate
Last action
March 10, 2022
Versions
SB 5920, SSB 5920

AN ACT Relating to parenting plans;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Judy Warnick (R-13)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 14, 2022
Version voted on: SSB 5920
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27002
Republican20000
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5920)
  2. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (SSB 5920)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5920)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5920)
  5. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5920)
  6. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5920)
  8. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  9. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5920)
  10. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5920)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5920)
  12. Minority; without recommendation.
  13. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  15. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

SB 5920 in other sessions

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