The proposed bill establishes a new section, 772.111, in the Florida Statutes, titled the "Parental Abduction Act." This legislation creates a civil cause of action for parents whose children are unlawfully abducted by the other parent for more than 30 consecutive days. It defines key terms such as "child," "parent," and "unlawful abduction," and outlines the legal framework for pursuing damages, which includes treble damages for actual losses and a minimum of $1,000 in damages, along with reasonable attorney fees and costs. The bill also specifies that the timeframe for determining unlawful abduction begins at the time of the abduction and continues until the child is returned.

Additionally, the bill provides for affirmative defenses for the accused parent if they can demonstrate reasonable belief that the child was in imminent danger of domestic violence or other forms of abuse. It mandates that cases under this section be assigned to the family law division of the court and establishes a statute of limitations of two years for filing a civil action, which can be tolled during the period of unlawful abduction. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.