CT HB06085

Establishes a new offense of parental alienation, defined as acts by one parent to interfere with the parent-child relationship of the other parent through phone, electronic communication, or interference with visitation schedules.

Classifies parental alienation as child abuse under state law.

Imposes a penalty of $100 for the first offense of parental alienation.

Removes the right to sole custody for a second offense of parental alienation.

Intended to protect children from parental actions designed to break emotional bonds between them and their other parent.