The proposed bill establishes Chapter 14-14.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, introducing the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act. This chapter defines key terms related to child abduction and outlines court procedures for cases with a credible risk of abduction. It allows courts to implement abduction prevention measures during child-custody proceedings, including the issuance of abduction prevention orders that may impose travel restrictions, require the surrender of passports, and set conditions for custody or visitation. The bill emphasizes the need to protect children while considering the rights of all parties involved.

Additionally, the bill empowers courts to limit visitation rights, requiring supervision until deemed unnecessary, and may require respondents to post a bond to deter abduction. It grants courts the authority to issue warrants for immediate physical custody of a child if there is a credible risk of wrongful removal and directs law enforcement to assist in locating and returning the child. The bill also outlines procedures for issuing ex parte warrants, ensuring a hearing occurs shortly after execution, and specifies that abduction prevention orders remain effective until certain conditions, such as the child's emancipation or reaching the age of eighteen, are met.