Minnesota SF5298: Custody and parenting time provisions modification

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to family law; modifying custody and parenting time provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 518.17, subdivision 1; 518.175, subdivision 1.

From the introduced text, May 14, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to family law; modifying custody and parenting time provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 518.17, subdivision 1; 518.175, subdivision 1. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 518.17, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. Best interests of the child. (a) In evaluating the best interests of the child for purposes of determining issues of custody and parenting time, the court must consider and evaluate all relevant factors, including: (1) a child's physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and other needs, and the effect of the proposed arrangements on the child's needs and development; (2) any special medical, mental health, developmental disability, or educational needs that the child may have that may require special parenting arrangements or access to recommended services; (3) the reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems the child to be of sufficient ability, age, and maturity to express an independent, reliable preference; (4) whether domestic abuse, as defined in section 518B.01, has occurred in the parents' or either parent's household or relationship; the nature and context of the domestic abuse; and the implications of the domestic abuse for parenting and for the child's safety, well-being, and developmental needs; (5) any physical, mental, or chemical health issue of a parent that affects the child's safety or developmental needs; (6) the history …

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Sponsors

• Andrew Mathews (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
2. May 15, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5298?

SF5298 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Custody and parenting time provisions modification.

What does SF5298 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to family law; modifying custody and parenting time provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 518.17, subdivision 1; 518.175, subdivision 1.

What is the status of SF5298?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5298?

Andrew Mathews (R).

Where is the official record for SF5298?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5298&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate