FL S1730

Expands the definition of "abuse" under Florida child welfare law to include interference with custody, indirect actions impacting a child's well-being, and any violation of the new interference with custody statute (s. 787.03)

Creates a new criminal offense for interference with lawful custody or visitation, classified as a third-degree felony, prohibiting any individual from taking, concealing, or withholding a minor or vulnerable adult from a parent or legal guardian

Establishes mandatory emergency hearings within 3 business days for custody disputes involving verified violations of domestic violence, child abuse, or custody interference statutes, with full hearings required within 30 calendar days

Requires law enforcement to investigate all reported custody interference violations, authorizes officers to locate children and assist parents in enforcing custody rights, and mandates the Department of Law Enforcement to create training materials for agencies

Removes judicial immunity from criminal prosecution for failure to report known or suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the central abuse hotline