The proposed bill SB1373 amends the current law regarding child custody and parenting time. It grants children aged 14 and older the right to choose which parent they prefer to live with, provided they are sufficiently mature to make an intelligent and voluntary decision. The child's choice is to be considered presumptive unless the court finds that it is not in the child's best interest.

The bill removes the existing requirement that a child must be of suitable age and maturity for the court to consider their wishes regarding legal decision-making and parenting time. This change shifts the emphasis towards the child's right to choose, subject to the court's discretion on the child's best interest. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-403
Senate Engrossed Version: 25-403