Bill > S1257

This bill amends existing Idaho law to define "visitation" as contact between a child and their parent, guardian, custodian, or siblings, which can include in-person meetings, video calls, phone calls, and written communication. It also establishes specific conditions for in-person visitation when there is a substantiated claim of sexual or physical abuse against the parent, guardian, or custodian, requiring court approval and strict safety conditions to protect the child's well-being, unless the court finds good cause to deviate. The bill also revises provisions regarding the termination of parental rights, specifically addressing situations where a parent is incarcerated and likely to remain so for a significant portion of the child's minority, allowing the department to initiate termination in such cases for children in its legal custody.

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Health and Welfare Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1257/