Legislative Action Hub

Welcome to the One Mom’s Battle (OMB) Legislative Action Hub — one of the leading resources for family court reform efforts for over a decade. Here, we provide you with the tools to stay informed and get involved in the fight for change.

We have a crisis and it's called family court. We firmly believe that this issue will go down in history as one of the biggest scandals of our lifetime.

With over 200,000 members around the world, the OMB community stands as a united, unstoppable force demanding change and safeguarding children.

Here, you will find:

  • Updates on Critical Legislation: Stay informed on the latest bills impacting the family court system.

  • Advocacy Opportunities: Learn how you can lend your voice to support positive changes and help stop harmful legislation.

  • Project Justice USA Survey: Your experiences matter. Share your story by completing the anonymous survey at www.projectjusticeusa.com. Your input fuels advocacy and helps us create data-driven change.

Together, we are stronger. Together, we can make a difference.

Let’s fight for justice. Let’s protect our children.

Webinar: Family Court Advocacy - Get Involved & Make Changes

Join us on March 18th at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

Join us for a special Zoom webinar: we are honored to welcome two powerhouse guest speakers: Hera McLeod & Annie Kenny. The goal of this webinar is to teach people how to get involved in the legislative process. Annie and Hera have both worked to pass legislation in Maryland and will share their expertise on how to be a changemaker.

Calls to Action: State by State

  • Vote NO on Alabama’s HB229

    Alabama’s HB229 is a bill that will have a significant impact on victims of domestic abuse and children. We are asking residents of Alabama to utilize the following template letter to contact your representatives.

    Click here to identify your representative.
    Click here to find legislators phone numbers and email addresses.

    Choose a template below to let the representatives in Alabama know that the whole world is watching:

    ‣ For residents of Alabama
    ‣ For those outside of Alabama

  • "Christine’s decade-long battle against a corrupt family court system in Colorado exposes a system that repeatedly fails to protect children—even when overwhelming evidence of domestic violence, neglect, and abuse exists. Forced to surrender custody of her child to an abusive parent, despite court findings and documented injuries, Christine’s case lays bare the deep-seated corruption and conflicts of interest in Colorado’s 7th Judicial District. This scandal—uncovered by ProPublica and further investigated by Wayne Dolcefino—demands immediate action: state leaders must return the child to his protective mother, investigate the rampant corruption, and move the case to Denver County to guarantee a fair trial. Our call is clear: Bring Him Home. Investigate the 7th."

    If you live in Colorado:
    Please take a moment to visit https://leg.colorado.gov/FindMyLegislator to look up your elected officials and ask them to push for justice—ensuring this case is handled with the urgency and integrity our children deserve. Every voice matters—together, we can demand accountability and a safer future for this child and for all children. See templates below for email and phone script.

    If you live outside Colorado: 

    Please contact legislators in Colorado by visiting https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators and ask them to push for justice—ensuring this case is handled with the urgency and integrity our children deserve. Every voice matters—together, we can demand accountability and a safer future for this child and for all children. See templates below for email and phone script.

    ‣ For Colorado Residents: Email Template and Phone Script

    ‣ For Residents Outsides Colorado: Email Template and Phone Script

  • About ESHB 1620:

    Prioritizes Safety in Custody Decisions
    Abuse must be evaluated before considering best interest factors.

    Limits Rights of Abusive Parents
    No joint custody or mutual decision-making allowed.
    No mandatory dispute resolution with abusers.

    Protects Protective Parents
    Courts cannot punish parents for taking protective actions.
    Emotional impact of abuse on a parent is not grounds to deny custody.

    Strengthens Oversight of Visitation
    Presumes professional supervision for abusers.
    Clear court-ordered safety protocols for visitation.

    Absolute Protections for Children
    No contact allowed with convicted sex offenders or sexually violent predators.
    Restrictions apply if a parent lives with a known abuser/offender.

    Requires Detailed Court Findings
    Courts must justify any parenting time awarded to abusive parents in writing.

    Judicial Training
    Promotes trauma-informed training for judges on domestic violence and child safety.

    The bill is scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Law & Justice Committee on Tuesday, March 18, at 8:00 AM.

    There are two ways you can show your support for ESHB 1620:

    1. Sign up to TESTIFY in support (PRO) – You can testify either in person or remotely.

    2. Sign in your support (PRO) for the bill without testifying.

    If you choose to testify or just note your support, register your position in support for the legislative record... 

    How to Sign Up:

    1. Click this link: https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Senate?selectedCommittee=17548&selectedMeeting=33060 

    2. Select the agenda item: ESHB 1620 – Parenting Plan Limitations.

    3. Choose your type of testimony:

      • "I would like to testify in person or remotely" OR

      • "I would like my position noted for the legislative record."

    4. Fill out the form.

    5. Submit.

  • Summary of Maryland’s SB 25/HB152

    Maryland’s children deserve a future where every custody decision is backed by expert, consistent evaluations. This bill sets uniform, rigorous qualifications and mandatory training for custody evaluators—ensuring they are equipped in areas such as domestic violence, child neglect, abuse, trauma, and family dynamics. By standardizing these requirements, the legislation aims to prevent tragic and inconsistent outcomes, safeguarding our most vulnerable citizens. After five years of advocacy, it is imperative that our leaders put this bill on a committee vote so that every child in Maryland can be protected by well-qualified professionals.

    Contact the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee

    To advocate for SB25, please reach out to the Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and urge them to advance this bill to a vote.

    For HB152, please contact the Chair and Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee to express your support and encourage them to prioritize this bill for a vote.

    ‣ For Maryland Residents: Email Template and Phone Script

    ‣ For Residents Outsides Maryland: Email Template and Phone Script

    Additional Call to Action for Maryland Residents: If you live in Maryland, please take a moment to visit https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/members/district to look up your district representative and request that they encourage committee chairs to push this bill forward for a vote.

    Every voice matters and together, we can ensure that Maryland’s leaders act decisively to protect our children.

States that have restricted or banned reunification therapy or intensive reunification programs (often referred to as reunification camps):

California: SB 331 (Piqui's Law), introduced by Senator Susan Rubio, was enacted on January 1, 2024. This law prohibits courts from ordering reunification programs, services, or treatments in cases involving domestic violence or child abuse. It also mandates the development of critical training for judicial officers handling domestic violence and child custody matters and establishes reporting requirements to track judicial officers' participation in education and training.

Colorado: HB 24-1350, introduced by Representative Meg Froelich, was enacted in May 2023. This law prohibits courts from ordering any reunification treatment unless there is scientifically valid and widely accepted evidence proving its safety, effectiveness, and therapeutic value. It addresses concerns about past reunification camps that isolated children from trusted caregivers, leading to cases of child abuse. These unregulated programs lacked scientific support and failed to meet professional standards of care.

Arizona: SB 1372, introduced by Senator Bolick, was enacted in April 2023. This law prohibits courts from ordering family reunification treatment that requires a change in custody or parental contact, or the use of threats or certain transport services, unless both parents consent.

Utah: HB 272 (Om's Law), introduced by Senator McKell, was enacted in 2024. This law prohibits courts in child custody cases involving suspected abuse or domestic violence from ordering reunification programs unless they are proven safe and effective. It also prevents courts from requiring the child to be cut off from a safe, bonded parent. Any order must prioritize the child’s safety, focus on the abusive parent’s behavior, and only require mental health treatment if it poses no risk to the child.

Tennessee: HB 940 / SB 722 (Abrial’s Law), introduced by Representative Massey, was enacted in January 2024. This law requires courts in custody cases involving allegations of domestic violence, child abuse, or sexual abuse to rely on current, valid, evidence-based, and peer-reviewed research when making decisions. Courts cannot allow unscientific practices or rely on professionals using such methods. Reunification treatments may only be ordered if scientifically proven to be safe, effective, and therapeutic. Additionally, such treatments cannot involve cutting off a bonded parent, and any efforts to repair a child’s relationship with an accused abusive parent must prioritize addressing the accused parent’s behavior.

New Hampshire: HB 306, introduced by Representatives Gay, Cushman, and Nutter-Upham, was enacted in 2024. This law prohibits courts from ordering family reunification treatments, programs, or services that involve no-contact orders, overnight or multi-day stays, transfers of custody, the use of private transporters involving force or threats, or any coercive or abusive practices. The law takes effect on July 1, 2024.