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MS SB2688
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates a rebuttable presumption that joint custody with equal parenting time is in the best interest of the child in all custody determinations, regardless of whether parents were ever married
- Allows the presumption to be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence; courts must document reasons for deviating from joint custody unless both parents petition for a different arrangement
- Excludes the presumption when a domestic abuse protection order has been entered against a party, and retains existing provisions against awarding custody to parents with a history of perpetrating family violence
- Establishes a shared parenting time credit system for child support calculations, requiring a minimum of 88 days per year to qualify, with adjustment percentages ranging from 15% (88-115 days) to 50% (182+ days)
- Defines a "day" as more than 12 consecutive hours in a 24-hour period for parenting time calculations, and allows courts discretion in applying shared parenting credits when the custodial parent receives TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, or CHIP benefits
Legislative Description
Custody; create rebuttable presumption of joint custody with equal parenting time.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division A1/19/2026
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