2007 House Bill 4174

Authorize child custody "electronic visitation"

Introduced in the House

Jan. 30, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Tom Pearce (R-73)

To authorize a court to include "electronic visitation" provisions in child custody dispute parenting time orders, in addition to regular parenting time (but not instead of it), if a parent requests it, and if it is considered in the best interests of the child. "Electronic visitation" means communication by telephone, e-mail, instant messaging, video conferencing, webcam, or any other electronic communication device.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services