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SB 5575

Concerning limitations in parenting plans.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Manka Dhingra and 1 co-sponsor

SB 5575 modifies parenting plan limitations in Washington family law, affecting custody and visitation restrictions imposed by courts in child custody cases.

First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
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Bill Summary · SB 5575

Legislative bill overview

SB 5575 would modify Washington state law governing parenting plans in custody and visitation cases. The bill specifically addresses limitations that can be imposed on parenting time and decision-making authority. As of the most recent action, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Law & Justice Committee for initial review.

Why is this important

Parenting plan provisions directly affect custody arrangements, visitation rights, and parental authority in family law cases. Changes to these rules impact thousands of Washington families annually and influence how courts balance children's welfare with parental rights. The specifics of such limitations can significantly affect non-custodial parents' involvement and child access arrangements.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of limitations: Disagreement over what types of restrictions on parenting time are appropriate (supervised visitation, geographic boundaries, etc.) and under what circumstances courts should impose them
  • Child safety vs. parental rights: Tension between protecting children from potentially harmful situations and ensuring meaningful parental access and involvement
  • Gender equity concerns: Potential debate about whether changes disproportionately affect mothers or fathers, or conversely, whether current law creates unfair disparities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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