LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6185 NOTE PREPARED: Nov 10, 2020
BILL NUMBER: HB 1248 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Physical Custody and Parenting Time.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. VanNatter BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill adds a rebuttable presumption in child custody proceedings that: (1) joint
physical custody is in the best interests of the child; and (2) equal parenting time is in the best interests of
the child. It provides that the default joint physical custody or parenting time schedule is to alternate weekly
physical custody of the child, unless the parents submit an alternative schedule that is approved by the court.
Effective Date: July 1, 2021.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Corrin Harvey, 317-234-9438.
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Statutes affected:
1. Introduced House Bill (H): 31-14-14-1, 31-17-2-8, 31-17-4-1