Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation, possession or consumption of authorized substances.

Added sex trafficking and severe trafficking victims as a specific category of abused or neglected children, aligning state law with federal trafficking protections.

Expanded definition of qualified residential treatment programs to require trauma-informed care, family outreach, discharge planning, and assessments within 30 days of placement.

Updated language around independent activities without adult supervision to clarify that reasonable activities like traveling to school or playing outdoors are not abuse if appropriate for the child's age and abilities.

Added provisions allowing courts to use 'parenting time' as synonymous with 'visitation' in custody cases to reduce stigma.

Strengthened school notification requirements for custody orders that restrict who can pick up children from school, including automatic mailing if parties cannot deliver copies.

Added requirements for extended child support payments for disabled children over 18 and for children attending high school until age 19 or graduation.

Clarified that possession or consumption of legally authorized substances by parents alone does not constitute child abuse unless it creates risk of physical or mental injury to the child.