Relating to: calculation of miles for purposes of relocation of a child 100 miles or more from the other parent in an action affecting the family.
SB 131 defines "driving miles" as the actual road distance required to travel between locations, replacing vague distance measurements in family law. It updates multiple statutes to require this specific calculation when determining if a parent relocating more than 100 miles with a child needs court approval or notice. The bill directly affects parents seeking to move with a child beyond 100 driving miles of the other parent, clarifying the distance standard for relocation requirements under existing custody and placement laws.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Oct 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families, Ayes 5, Noes 0
upper
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senator Jacque;
cosponsored by Representatives Goeben, Armstrong, Brooks, Knodl, Mursau and Wichgers
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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AJ
André Jacque
RRepublican
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