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WA SB5533
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phil Fortunato
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AI Summary
- Amends RCW 26.16.125 to explicitly define "misconduct" that affects parental custody rights
- A history of domestic violence (as defined in RCW 10.99.020) against the child's living or deceased parent now constitutes misconduct
- Parents with a documented history of domestic violence may lose equal custody, control, and earnings rights over their children
- Preserves existing law that grants equal parental rights and responsibilities in the absence of misconduct
- Maintains that upon one parent's death, the surviving parent receives full control of children and their estate (absent misconduct)
Legislative Description
Concerning the custody of a child when a parent has a history of domestic violence.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Law & Justice1/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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