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S 1394

CHILD CUSTODY – Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding supervised visitation.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho bill S 1394 establishes new legal standards and procedures governing supervised visitation in child custody cases.

Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
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Bill Summary · S 1394

Legislative bill overview

S 1394 amends Idaho's child custody statutes to establish new provisions specifically governing supervised visitation arrangements. The bill modifies existing law to create a framework for how supervised visitation is conducted, presumably addressing standards, qualifications, procedures, or oversight mechanisms for supervised visitation in custody cases.

Why is this important

Supervised visitation is used in custody cases involving safety concerns—such as domestic violence, substance abuse, or parental unfitness—where a parent retains visitation rights but a neutral third party must be present. Clarifying legal provisions affects thousands of Idaho families annually and can impact child safety, parental rights, and the responsibilities of supervised visitation providers or facilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope: Whether the bill sufficiently defines what constitutes supervised visitation and under what circumstances courts must or may order it
  • Provider qualifications and liability: Questions about who can serve as supervisors, required training/certification, and liability protections or responsibilities
  • Cost allocation: Whether the bill specifies who pays for supervised visitation services (parents, state, courts), which has significant financial implications for lower-income families

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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