HF 2781 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Definition of custodian modified for purposes of orders of protection.

HF 2781 amends Minnesota law to clarify the definition of "custodian" specifically for orders of protection involving minor children. The bill updates the definition to explicitly include any person with physical or legal custody under court order (per section 257.541) or court-ordered parenting time. This change ensures that individuals with established legal custody rights, not just temporary caregivers, are properly recognized when courts issue protection orders. The bill directly affects domestic violence cases where minor children are involved and courts must address custody arrangements within protection orders. It is a technical clarification to improve accuracy in legal proceedings, not a substantive policy change.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduction 1st Engrossment · 2 edits · Apr 3, 2025
MINOR
The bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment, reflecting a change in status rather than substantive policy. The most significant modification is a clarification within the definition of 'custodian,' which now explicitly lists specific scenarios for physical or legal custody to ensure clarity on who qualifies for orders of protection.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on public safety and orders of protection, but the definition of who counts as a 'custodian' has been refined to include specific custody arrangements.
DEFINITION

The definition of 'custodian' was updated to explicitly include persons with physical or legal custody under specific court orders or with the consent of a custodial parent, clarifying eligibility for care and support obligations.

TECHNICAL

The document title and posting date were updated to reflect the bill's progression from 'Introduction' to '1st Engrossment' and the new date of June 3, 2025.

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Committee
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Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt as amended
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dave Pinto
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