(1) This part 2 does not apply to a transfer of custody of a child by a parent, guardian, or custodian of the child to:
- (a) A parent of the child;
- (b) A stepparent of the child;
- (c) An adult who is related to the child by blood, marriage, adoption, or other relationship recognized by other law of this state;
- (d) An adult who, at the time of the transfer, had a meaningful and safe relationship with the child for a period of at least six months prior to the transfer, and whom the parent, guardian, or custodian reasonably believes, at the time of the transfer, to be a fit custodian of the child; or
- (e) An Indian custodian, as defined in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, 25 U.S.C. sec. 1903 (6), as amended, of the child.
Source: L. 2023: Entire article added, (HB 23-1157), ch. 86, p. 301, § 1, effective April 17.