The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 518B.01, subdivision 2, to modify the definition of "custodian" in the context of orders of protection. The previous definition, which stated that a custodian is a person under a legal obligation to provide care and support for a minor child of a petitioner or who is actually providing such care, has been revised. The new definition specifies that a custodian is any person who has either physical or legal custody of a minor child under a court order or with the consent of a custodial parent, or who has court-ordered parenting time.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the term "custodian" does not include individuals caring for a minor child if the petitioner's parental rights have been terminated. This change aims to provide clearer guidelines for the issuance of orders of protection, ensuring that the rights and responsibilities of custodians are well-defined in legal proceedings related to domestic abuse and family law.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 518B.01