HB262 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Barry Moore
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Child custody, military deployment not sole factor in determination in original order or modification
Summary: HB262 prevents using military deployment as the sole factor in child custody decisions and allows temporary custody orders during proceedings.
What This Bill Does
It bars a court from making an original custody decision or a modification that relies only on a parent's deployment. It authorizes the court to issue a pendente lite (temporary) custody order in line with the Federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. It also states that the new rule does not change other rights under existing law and takes effect immediately upon governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Parents or guardians involved in child custody or visitation cases, whose custody outcomes cannot be based solely on a military deployment.
Courts handling custody cases, which may grant pendente lite temporary custody orders and apply protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Key Provisions
Deployment may not be the sole factor in original custody determinations or in modifications for anyone seeking custodial or visitation rights.
Courts may grant a pendente lite custody order for continuance or stay of a case under the Federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
The act does not limit or expand existing rights under other laws.
The act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Child Custody