House Bill No. by Representative Bayham amends R.S. 9:355.2 to clarify the measurement of miles for the relocation of a child's principal residence. The bill specifies that miles shall be measured by the shortest distance on navigable roads from the child's current residence to the new intended residence. Additionally, it updates the applicability of the law by removing outdated references to previous effective dates and establishing a new effective date of January 1, 2027, for any litigation not pending at that time.

The bill also makes several technical changes, including the rephrasing of existing provisions regarding the circumstances under which the relocation rules apply. It clarifies that the law applies when there is an intent to relocate a child more than seventy-five miles from the domicile of the other parent or the child's current residence, and it outlines exceptions to the applicability of the law in cases where there is an express written agreement or existing protective orders. Overall, the bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for the relocation of children in custody arrangements.

Statutes affected:
HB112 Original: