The bill amends section 61.122 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to court-appointed psychologists involved in parenting plan recommendations. It introduces a requirement that a party must seek to disqualify a court-appointed psychologist before filing an administrative complaint against them. Specifically, the complainant must include their personal information in the complaint and cannot file it anonymously until they have moved to disqualify the psychologist. Additionally, the bill revises the process for disqualification motions, stating that a parent wishing to disqualify a psychologist must petition the presiding judge to appoint an alternative psychologist, with the court determining the responsibility for associated costs and attorney fees.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the financial responsibilities in supplemental legal actions against court-appointed psychologists. If a claim is made against a psychologist based on their participation in a parenting-related case and the psychologist is found not liable, the claimant is responsible for all reasonable costs and attorney fees for both parties. Conversely, if the psychologist is found liable in civil court, they must cover the claimant's reasonable costs and attorney fees. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.