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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 160
BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRY
CHILDREN/VISITATION RGTS: Directs the La. State Law Institute to study the effects
of certain child custody and visitation orders
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To direct the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the impact of child custody and2
visitation orders which require a child to travel long distances in order to comply3
with the custody or visitation order of the court.4
WHEREAS, an increasing number of children have parents who live separate from5
one another and who share custody or visitation rights of their children; and6
WHEREAS, given the current economic condition of the United States, parents are7
frequently having to move greater distances to find employment in order to support their8
families; and9
WHEREAS, due to parents moving greater distances apart, children are frequently10
having to travel farther in order to comply with custody and visitation orders; and11
WHEREAS, there is a growing concern and need to further understand the impact12
of these travel requirements on children; and13
WHEREAS, these concerns involve both legal and psychological analysis of the14
issues; and15
WHEREAS, in conducting a study of these issues, it would be beneficial to receive16
input from developmental psychologists and other mental health professionals which may17
be appropriate.18
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby19
direct the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the legal and psychological impact of child20
custody and visitation orders which require a child to travel long distances in order to21 HLS 10RS-3384 ENGROSSED
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comply with the custody or visitation order of the court and to receive input from1
developmental psychologists and other appropriate mental health professionals in2
performing this study.3
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted4
to the director of the Louisiana State Law Institute and that the Louisiana State Law Institute5
report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature of Louisiana on or before January6
1, 2012.7
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Henry HCR No. 160
Directs the La. State Law Institute to study the impact of child custody and visitation orders
which require a child to travel long distances in order to comply with the custody or
visitation order of the court and report its findings on or before Jan. 1, 2012.