HB1239

Provides relative to child custody

Complete·6/1/26

Louisiana HB1239 requires equal sharing of physical custody of a child unless the court determines it is not feasible or in the best interest of the.

Louisiana HB1239 amends existing law to require physical custody of a child to be shared equally unless the court determines it is not feasible or in the best interest of the child. This change applies to the implementation of joint custody decrees and affects the custody arrangements during emergencies or disasters. The bill specifies that unless certain conditions are met, equal custody should be the default arrangement.

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Sponsors

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7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

6 Yea

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0 Nay

33 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Judiciary A

History

Jun 1

House

Becomes Act No. 605 without the Governor's signature.

Jun 1

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 20

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.