The bill amends Section 30-3B-204 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow certain temporary emergency child custody determinations made under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act to become final after a specified period. The new language stipulates that if a child custody determination is made and no custody proceeding has been initiated in a court with jurisdiction within six months, that determination will become final. This replaces the previous provision that allowed a determination to become final only if it provided for such and if Alabama was deemed the child's home state.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the conditions under which a court in Alabama can exercise temporary emergency jurisdiction, emphasizing the need for the child's presence in the state and the existence of an emergency situation. The bill also outlines the communication requirements between courts in different states regarding custody determinations and proceedings. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 30-3B-204, 30-3B-204
Enrolled: 30-3B-204, 30-3B-204