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Introduced
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 109.65, 313.121, 1713.55, 1733.242, 2108.81, 2111.08, 2151.011, 2151.23, 2151.33, 2151.90, 2301.03, 2307.50, 2317.02, 2701.03, 2705.031, 2901.30, 3101.041, 3105.011, 3105.21, 3105.63, 3105.65, 3109.03, 3109.04, 3109.043, 3109.05, 3109.051, 3109.052, 3109.054, 3109.055, 3109.06, 3109.061, 3109.09, 3109.11, 3109.12, 3109.401, 3109.41, 3109.42, 3109.43, 3109.44, 3109.47, 3109.48, 3109.50, 3109.51, 3109.52, 3109.53, 3109.55, 3109.56, 3109.58, 3109.60, 3109.65, 3109.66, 3109.68, 3109.74, 3111.13, 3111.26, 3111.381, 3113.31, 3119.01, 3119.06, 3119.07, 3119.08, 3119.24, 3119.82, 3119.87, 3119.964, 3125.03, 3125.06, 3125.43, 3127.01, 3127.11, 3127.23, 3127.35, 3310.51, 3313.205, 3313.64, 3313.666, 3313.672, 3313.712, 3313.96, 3313.98, 3319.321, 3321.01, 3323.143, 3328.01, 3332.25, 3333.26, 3345.85, 3701.503, 3780.33, 3796.24, 3902.13, 3924.47, 5104.017, 5104.018, 5104.039, 5107.02, 5120.652, 5120.653, 5123.01, 5153.16, and 5180.14; to amend, for the purpose of adopting new section numbers as indicated in parentheses, sections 3109.043 (3109.0497), 3109.051 (3109.0515), 3109.054 (3109.0550), and 3109.055 (3109.0570); to enact new sections 3109.041, 3109.042, 3109.054, and 3109.055 and sections 3109.044, 3109.045, 3109.046, 3109.047, 3109.048, 3109.049, 3109.0410, 3109.0411, 3109.0412, 3109.0414, 3109.0415, 3109.0416, 3109.0417, 3109.0418, 3109.0419, 3109.0420, 3109.0421, 3109.0422, 3109.0423, 3109.0424, 3109.0425, 3109.0426, 3109.0428, 3109.0430, 3109.0432, 3109.0433, 3109.0434, 3109.0435, 3109.0436, 3109.0439, 3109.0440, 3109.0441, 3109.0442, 3109.0445, 3109.0446, 3109.0449, 3109.0450, 3109.0451, 3109.0452, 3109.0453, 3109.0455, 3109.0456, 3109.0457, 3109.0458, 3109.0459, 3109.0461, 3109.0462, 3109.0463, 3109.0465, 3109.0466, 3109.0467, 3109.0468, 3109.0470, 3109.0471, 3109.0472, 3109.0473, 3109.0474, 3109.0475, 3109.0476, 3109.0477, 3109.0478, 3109.0479, 3109.0482, 3109.0483, 3109.0484, 3109.0485, 3109.0486, 3109.0487, 3109.0488, 3109.0489, 3109.0490, 3109.0491, 3109.0492, 3109.0493, 3109.0498, 3109.056, 3109.057, 3109.058, 3109.059, 3109.0510, 3109.0511, 3109.0512, 3109.0516, 3109.0517, 3109.0518, 3109.0519, 3109.0521, 3109.0522, 3109.0523, 3109.0524, 3109.0526, 3109.0527, 3109.0528, 3109.0529, 3119.071, and 3119.072; and to repeal sections 3109.041, 3109.042, and 3109.053 of the Revised Code regarding the allocation of parenting responsibilities in a parenting plan.
AI Summary
Here is a summary of the bill:
This bill comprehensively reforms Ohio's laws regarding the allocation of parenting responsibilities and parenting time between parents. The key provisions include:
The bill replaces the existing legal framework for determining child custody and parenting time with a new "parenting plan" approach. Under this new system, parents will be required to develop detailed plans that allocate parenting responsibilities, including:
1. Designating a parent as the legal custodian for specific purposes like school enrollment, tax claims, and healthcare decisions
2. Creating a schedule for parenting time and child exchanges
3. Establishing procedures for communication between parents
4. Outlining decision-making responsibilities for child-related matters
5. Providing mechanisms for resolving disputes
The bill emphasizes that the best interests of the child are paramount and that courts should:
- Ensure children maintain meaningful relationships with both parents
- Maximize parenting time with each parent when possible
- Avoid presuming preference based on a parent's gender or financial status
The legislation introduces new standards for modifying existing parenting plans, requires mandatory parent education in many cases, and provides more detailed guidance for courts in making parenting allocation decisions.
The bill also updates numerous related statutes to align with the new parenting plan framework, affecting areas like school enrollment, health insurance, and child support calculations.
The goal is to create a more comprehensive, child-centered approach to determining parental responsibilities that promotes cooperation between parents and focuses on the child's well-being.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary 2nd Hearing, Proponent (09:45:00 5/14/2025 North Hearing Room) (on 05/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb174 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25230 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25108 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb174/00_IN/pdf/ |
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