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This bill, cited as "Greyson's Law", has several key provisions: 1. It requires courts to order shared parental responsibility if it is in the best interests of the child, based on factors like the child's relationship with each parent and any well-founded fear of a parent. However, there is a rebuttable presumption that shared responsibility is not in the child's best interests if there is clear and convincing evidence of domestic violence, child abuse, or other harmful conduct by a parent. 2. It expands the definition of "domestic violence" to include "coercive control", which encompasses a pattern of threatening, isolating, or exploiting actions. 3. It requires courts to consider evidence of domestic violence or child abuse as evidence of detriment to the child when making parental responsibility decisions, even without a criminal conviction. 4. It provides additional instructions and protections for petitioners seeking domestic violence injunctions, including requiring them to specify details about threats to remove or harm a child. The overall goal of the bill is to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of children in custody determinations, particularly in cases involving domestic violence or other abusive behavior by a parent.

Health and Social Services, Justice

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Senate)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1106