Custodian definition modification for the purposes of orders of protection

This bill (SF 2979) modifies Minnesota's definition of "custodian" in orders of protection for minor children. It updates Minnesota Statutes § 518B.01, subd. 2(d), to explicitly include any person under legal obligation to care for a child (e.g., with court-ordered custody or parenting time), while excluding those caring for a child only after parental rights termination. The change directly affects domestic violence victims seeking protection orders involving minor children, ensuring caregivers with legal or court-defined responsibility can be included. This clarifies who qualifies as a custodian for protection order purposes under current law.