MT SB466

Establishes 17 factors courts must consider when determining the best interests of a child, including physical and emotional safety, developmental needs, parental capacity, child's preferences, and family relationships

Requires consideration of whether a child has been exposed to domestic violence offenses or has experienced abuse or neglect as defined in Montana Code 41-3-102

Prohibits custody determinations from being based solely on a parent's socioeconomic status or disability unless the arrangement is not in the child's best interests

Courts must articulate the basis for their decision but are not required to assign specific weight to any particular factor

Codifies the new provisions under Title 41, chapter 1 of Montana Code, which governs minors