This bill establishes a process, standards, and remedies for addressing contempt of court in domestic relations matters. It defines "contempt of court" as the willful disobedience of a clear and valid court order when the individual has the ability to comply. "Willful disobedience" is specified as a voluntary and intentional act or failure to act, rather than an accidental one. A party may seek enforcement of a court order related to various domestic issues, including abuse, alimony, child support, and divorce, among others. The party seeking enforcement must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the other party is in contempt.

If a party is found in contempt of court without just cause, the court is mandated to award reasonable costs and attorneys' fees to the prevailing party. The court may also impose sanctions, such as incarceration, fines, and reimbursements, to ensure compliance with the order. The court has the discretion to consider the nature and severity of the contempt, the history of non-compliance, and other relevant factors when determining sanctions. If no sanction is deemed sufficient to ensure compliance, the court may amend the order or decree. The bill does not limit other rights or remedies available under other statutes. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2025. Fiscal notes indicate that the state impact on expenditures is indeterminable, and the bill does not provide additional funding or authorize new positions for implementation. The bill includes deletions indicating that there is no fiscal impact on state, county, local levels, or funding for estimated expenditures.