FAMILY LAW-USE OF DEFINTIONS
Summary
Creates the Family Law Definitions Act. Defines and requires the use of the terms "high conflict", "parental alienation", and "safe parent" in family law cases. Provides that no alternative similar terms may be used or invented if their use or interpretation has the purpose or effect of evading compliance with these definitions. Provides that failure by a court to apply these definitions, if applicable, is reversible legal error and is cause for an appeal.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
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3
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Committee
1
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anne Stava
DDemocratic
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