hf2596 FIRST ENGROSSMENT Child custody provided for by de facto custodians and third parties. Section 1: "De facto custodian" and "interested third party" defined. Sec. 2: Relates action to laws concerning "Indian children." Sec. 3: De facto or third-party child custody procedures established. Sec. 4: Best interests of a child detailed. Sec. 5: De facto and third-party custody orders clarified. Sec. 6: Modification provided. Sec. 7: Provides for a fit and willing relative to be named as a permanent legal and physical custodian. Sec. 8: Child custody proceedings can no longer be commenced by a person other than a parent under certain conditions. Sec. 9: Repealer. Sec. 10: Revisor instructions. AE