relative to parental alienation, limiting certain prior authorization requirements for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and similar rehabilitative services, relative to children's mental health services for persons 18 years of age and younger.

Summary

The bill creates a legal definition of parental alienation and adds it as a factor courts must weigh in family‑law cases. It expands the use of family‑access motions to address alienation, allows remedies and attorney‑fee awards, and requires written findings when joint decision‑making is granted despite evidence of alienation. The measure applies to any child 18 or younger and to all courts handling custody, guardianship, and child‑protection matters.

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