CS/HB 329 Summary

• Time-sharing plans cannot require minor children to visit a parent at a recovery residence between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless the court makes a specific finding that such visitation is in the child's best interest.

• When determining best interest for recovery residence visitation, courts must consider whether the residence is specialized for pregnant women or parents with children, the number of adults living there, and the parent's level of recovery.

• Time-sharing plans that do not mention recovery residences cannot be interpreted to require visitation at such facilities between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.

• Courts cannot order visitation at a recovery residence if any resident is currently required to register as a sexual predator under Florida law or as a sexual offender.

• Specialized recovery residences for pregnant women or parents with children may allow child visits or residence without court orders if the parent files for establishment of a time-sharing plan within 14 days of moving in.

• Effective date: July 1, 2017.