The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes related to parenting time proceedings involving allegations of domestic violence or abuse. It introduces new requirements for expert testimony, stipulating that an expert witness must have both expertise and clinical experience in working with victims of domestic violence or abuse, and that this expertise cannot be solely forensic in nature. Additionally, the bill mandates that any psychological testing or concepts used by the expert must be empirically established and generally accepted as valid and reliable.

Furthermore, the bill restricts the court from considering evidence related to polygraph examinations, voice-stress analysis, or other psychological measures. It also defines key terms such as "abuse," "domestic violence," and "forensic" to clarify their meanings within the context of the law. These updates aim to enhance the standards for expert testimony in cases where domestic violence or abuse is alleged, ensuring that only qualified professionals can provide relevant evidence in parenting time proceedings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-407.01
House Engrossed Version: 25-407.01