Bill > HB550

This bill amends Ohio law to require courts to order compensatory parenting time or visitation when a parent fails to comply with or interferes with an existing parenting time order. Specifically, the bill allows a parent to file a motion requesting compensatory parenting time under two key circumstances: (1) when a child abuse or neglect investigation results in an unsubstantiated report, or (2) when the residential parent willfully violates the parenting time schedule without justification. The compensatory parenting time must match the type and duration of the lost parenting time, be scheduled at the discretion of the denied parent, and be enforceable like the original order. If a court denies compensatory parenting time, it must provide written findings explaining the reasons. The bill also clarifies that compensatory parenting time cannot be awarded under both this new provision and existing contempt of court provisions, and the court must choose the most appropriate remedy. The goal is to provide a clear mechanism for parents to recover lost parenting time when the other parent interferes with court-ordered visitation, while ensuring that any compensatory time serves the best interests of the child.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb550