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 sets forth the standard of proof required for a parent to claim damages. If successful, the parent may receive treble damages for actual losses, a minimum of $1,000, and reasonable attorney fees. The bill also outlines affirmative defenses for the accused parent, particularly in cases where they believed their child was in imminent danger.

Additionally, the bill specifies that actions under this section must be assigned to the family law division of the court and establishes a statute of limitations of two years for filing such claims, which can be tolled during the period of unlawful abduction. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.