2011 Senate Bill 743

Establish a “uniform child abduction prevention act”

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 11, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To create a “uniform child abduction prevention act” that would allow a court to order abduction prevention measures in a child-custody proceeding if evidence established a credible risk of the child being taken or retained in violation of custody or visitation rights. A court could also take physical custody of a child to prevent imminent abduction.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 13, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 11, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 11, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors