ID S1394

Courts must state reasons for ordering supervised visitation and review the order within 49 calendar days; supervised visitation cannot be ordered or continued absent good cause shown by clear and convincing evidence

All supervised visitation orders must include clear, objective conditions for transitioning to unsupervised parenting time and periodic reviews at least every 90 days

Preference must be given to unpaid supervised access providers agreed upon by both parties; paid providers must undergo fingerprint-based criminal history and registry checks at their own cost

A parent's legitimate inability to attend supervised visitation cannot be deemed voluntary relinquishment of time, and supervised visitation cannot be used as punishment, leverage, or substitute for proving unfitness

Declared an emergency measure effective July 1, 2026; applies only to custody determinations between parents and does not affect child protection proceedings under Chapter 16, Title 16