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HB4499 - 104th General Assembly

INTERFERENCE WITH PARENT-CHILD
Last Action
1/20/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Jay Hoffman
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Tortious Interference with Parent-Child Relationship Act. Contains findings and purposes concerning the parent-child relationship. Creates a civil cause of action for a parent or child if a third party's tortious conduct injures either the child or the parent or otherwise unreasonably harms, prevents, or terminates a parent-child relationship. Authorizes recovery of damages including loss of society, companionship, consortium, parent-child relationship, emotional distress, mental anguish, or economic loss. Provides that the Act applies to all conduct occurring on or after January 1, 1980. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/20/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
1/20/2026 House First Reading
1/20/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee