Interference with parent-child contact.
HB 28 creates a new misdemeanor offense for intentionally blocking someone with court-ordered visitation or custody rights from accessing a child. The law applies to parents or others legally entitled to see a child under a custody determination, making it illegal to willfully prevent that access. Penalties include up to six months in jail, a $750 fine, or both, with two defenses: preventing immediate harm to the child or a 14+ year old child initiating the action without criminal intent.
Bill status
failed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2024
Last action Feb 12, 2024
Floor votes · House Feb 12, 2024
How they voted
39–19
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 60
Feb 12, 2024
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican55
61% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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4
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Committee
0
Feb 12, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (39-19-2)
house
Feb 12, 2024
Introduced
H Failed Introduction 41-19-2-0-0
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0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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