Nifster,
Under this law, a custodial parent can be at risk for performing their ordinary parenting duties.
Since when is obtaining your child’s medical records an indication that parent is a risk of abduction?
It is much more likely that it indicates that they are changing doctors.
It is an act all parents (custodial and noncustodial) do to be a good parent.
Since when is obtaining your child’s school records an indication that a parent is a likely child abductor? IT IS NOT.
It is an act done by all good parents.
Was this bill written by children who get bad report cards?
Sheesh.
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And a parent obtaining their child’s birth certificate?
First of all, most parents already have that at home and on file. But they probably only have one copy.
When a divorce happens, the other parent obtaining a copy for their records is natural. It does not indicate child abduction is imminent.
Or, say a storm comes along (Katrina, Sandy, etc.) and damages your existing files. Getting a new record is not an indication of abduction.
This law is WAAAAAY out of bounds.
Nifster,
Lets say you want to make travel plans for your parents to visit the Statue of Liberty (assuming it has reopened and is not surrounded by Park Ranger dragoons.)
Under this law, if you have children, you can be accused of being a potential abductor.
(v) Applying for a
A passport
B or visa
C or obtaining travel documents
for the
A respondent,
B a family member,
C or the child.
(m) “Travel document” means records relating to a
A travel itinerary,
B including travel tickets,
C passes,
D reservations for transportation,
D or {reservations for} accommodations.
Travel document does not include a passport or visa.