MD SB481

Amends Maryland Family Law Section 9-105 to make mandatory what was previously discretionary when a court finds a party has unjustifiably denied or interfered with court-ordered visitation

Courts must now order additional "make-up" visitation periods that are the same type (weekend, holiday, or summer) as the denied visitation and double the duration of the missed time

The wronged party chooses when the rescheduled visitation occurs, and it must take place within 2 years of the court's determination

Courts retain discretionary authority to modify custody/visitation orders with additional compliance terms and to assess costs or counsel fees against the interfering party

Effective date: October 1, 2026