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    On page 1, line 10, of the printed bill, after "children" insert ", provided that neither parent has abandoned the children nor been physically absent for the past ninety days".

    On page 1, line 11, after "time" insert "with the children spending no less than one hundred seventy days and nights in each parent's home".

    On page 1, line 14, delete "25-4A-27" and insert "25-4A-5".

    On page 2, line 2, delete everything after "shall" .

    On page 2, line 3, delete everything before "." and insert "determine the appropriate physical care, custody, and control of a minor child based on a determination of the best interests of the child".

    On page 2, line 10, after "." insert "The court may modify the parenting plan based upon the best interest of the child, including the days and nights the child will spend in each parent's home. However, the modification should adhere as closely to one hundred seventy days and nights spent in each parent's home as possible.".

    On page 2, after line 17, insert:

"    Section 5. That the code be amended by adding a NEW SECTION to read:

    The court may order a psychological evaluation of either parent, and the results of the evaluation may be taken into account for the determination of physical custody pursuant to section 2 of this Act.

    Section 6. That the code be amended by adding a NEW SECTION to read:

    This Act does not constitute a substantial change in circumstances justifying the modification of existing custody orders, but the provisions shall apply to modification proceedings which are otherwise properly before the court.".