First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
Summary
The bill lets a parent whose visitation was reduced because the other parent made a child‑abuse allegation that later proved unfounded file a motion to regain the lost time, with no filing fee. Courts must hear the motion within 20 days and can order the original schedule back, plus extra time equal to what was lost—or double that if the claim was made solely to interfere and it serves the child’s best interest. The wronged parent can also recover legal costs and the accusing parent may face contempt penalties, fines and even short‑term jail.
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