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ID H0858

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 32-717D to establish that court-appointed professionals in child custody cases serve in an advisory capacity only

  • Final determinations regarding custody, parenting time, and decision-making authority must remain with the court rather than delegated to appointed professionals

  • Any report relied on by the court must be disclosed to both parents, and the report's author must be made available for cross-examination upon request

  • Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide restrictions for court-appointed professionals.

CHILD CUSTODY

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration3/10/2026

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