RI H7821 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 26 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-04-09 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DIVORCE AND SEPARATION - Creates the rebuttable presumption that joint legal custody and shared placement is in the best interest of the child and create a mechanism in constructing a parenting plan should the court deviate from equal parenting time.

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Title

Creates the rebuttable presumption that joint legal custody and shared placement is in the best interest of the child and create a mechanism in constructing a parenting plan should the court deviate from equal parenting time.

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History

DateChamberAction
2026-04-09HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-04-03HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
2026-02-26HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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