Loading chat...

LA HB112

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Bayham

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Distances for child relocation purposes must be measured by the shortest route on navigable roads from the child's current principal residence to the new intended principal residence

  • The 75-mile threshold triggering relocation notice requirements applies when moving within Louisiana to establish a child's principal residence more than 75 miles from the other parent's domicile or the child's residence at the time of the most recent custody decree

  • Removes outdated effective date provisions referencing August 15, 1997, and updates statutory cross-references for protective orders

  • Effective date of January 1, 2027, with provisions not applying to relocation litigation pending on that date

  • Amends R.S. 9:355.2 governing child custody relocation requirements

Legislative Description

Specifies how miles are measured for the relocation of a child

CHILDREN/CUSTODY

Last Action

Scheduled for floor debate on 03/17/2026.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Law and Procedure2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available