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House Bill 481 Draws Pushback From Domestic-Violence Advocates and Bar Groups
Summary
HB 481 would require courts to order makeup visitation time when one parent unjustifiably denies court-ordered visitation. Sponsors said the change protects children; opponents, including MSBA and domestic-violence advocates, said the proposal is too prescriptive and could be abused in safety-sensitive cases.
Delegate Steve Johnson presented House Bill 481, which would require courts to reschedule and restore time when one parent unjustifiably denies court-ordered visitation. Supporters framed the proposal as child-centered, arguing that when visitation is withheld the child loses a parental relationship and the court should…
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