HB 566 Summary

• Repeals and replaces section 452.400, RSMo regarding visitation rights for parents without custody of a child.

• Prohibits courts from granting visitation to a parent or person residing with them who has been convicted or pleaded guilty to specified sexual offenses (sections 566.030, 566.032, 566.040, 566.060, 566.062, 566.064, 566.067, 566.068, 566.070, 566.083, 566.090, 566.100, 566.111, 566.151, 566.203, 566.206, 566.209, 566.212, 566.215) or violent offenses (sections 568.020, 568.060, 568.065, 568.080, 568.090, 568.175) when a child is the victim.

• Creates a "family access motion" process allowing aggrieved parties to file a simple form through circuit clerks to enforce custody or visitation orders, with service of summons required within five court days.

• Establishes remedies for violations including compensatory visitation time, mandatory counseling, fines up to $500, bond requirements, and recovery of reasonable expenses and attorney's fees.

• Requires final disposition of family access motions within 60 days of service, expands visitation rights language to include paternity judgments, and mandates courts consider evidence of domestic violence when determining visitation.