The bill amends sections 3109.051, 3109.11, and 3109.12 of the Revised Code to enhance the enforcement of parenting time and visitation rights. It mandates that courts must order compensatory parenting time or visitation when a party fails to comply with or interferes with an existing order. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistent contact between non-residential parents and their children, considering mediation reports and various factors, including the child's best interests, when determining parenting time. Additionally, it requires residential parents to notify the court of any intended relocations, allowing the court to assess the non-residential parent's history of abusive behavior before deciding on notification requirements.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for granting companionship or visitation rights to parents and relatives of deceased or unmarried parents, provided it serves the child's best interests. It allows for the filing of motions to prevent notification of relocation if the other parent has a history of domestic violence. The bill also clarifies definitions related to parenting time and establishes rights for non-residential parents to access child-related records and participate in school activities. Importantly, it streamlines the legal framework by repealing existing sections 3109.051, 3109.11, and 3109.12, while ensuring that the child's welfare remains a priority in all determinations.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3109.051, 3109.11, 3109.12