ID H0524

Establishes graduated penalty structure for child custody interference: first offense $100 fine, second offense $300 fine, third offense up to $1,000 fine and 2 days imprisonment, fourth offense up to $2,500 fine and 2 days imprisonment, fifth and subsequent offenses felony with up to $5,000 fine and 1 year imprisonment.

Requires law enforcement to respond within 4 hours of a custody interference report by verifying the child's location, checking the child's safety and well-being, and completing a written offense report.

Reduces the affirmative defense window for returning a child after an expired visitation period from 24 hours to 4 hours.

Creates new Section 32-717F requiring courts to order additional makeup custody or visitation time to compensate for denied parenting time, with makeup periods occurring within 2 years and matching the type and duration of time that was denied.

Declares an emergency with effective date of July 1, 2026.