House Bill No. 112, introduced 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 Additionally, it updates the applicability of the law by removing outdated references to previous effective dates and establishing a new effective date of January 1, 2027, for any litigation not pending at that time.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 to the existing law, including the rephrasing of certain provisions regarding the conditions 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 from the child's current residence, depending on custody arrangements. Furthermore, it outlines exceptions to the applicability of the law, such as when there is an express written agreement for relocation or when specific protective orders are in effect.

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