Bill > HF2781

This bill modifies the legal definition of "custodian" in Minnesota's domestic abuse protection statutes to provide a more specific and comprehensive description of who qualifies as a custodian for purposes of orders of protection. Under the new definition, a custodian is now explicitly defined as someone who either: (1) has physical or legal custody of a minor child through a court order, section 257.541, or with the consent of a custodial parent; or (2) has court-ordered parenting time. The previous definition, which was vaguer and referenced a generic "legal obligation to provide care and support," is being replaced with this more precise language. This change aims to clarify who can be considered a custodian in domestic abuse protection cases, potentially making it easier to determine who has standing or can be involved in protective orders involving minor children. The modification provides more explicit legal criteria for defining custodial relationships, which could help courts and legal professionals more consistently interpret and apply the law in domestic abuse protection scenarios.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2781&ssn=0&y=2025