Rep. Joel Rudman

A House panel has approved a bipartisan measure, crafted with the help of the Family Law Section, that would mandate safe locations to exchange custody of minor children.

The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted 18-0 on December 6 to approve HB 385 by Rep. Joel Rudman, R-Navarre. Rep. Hillary Cassel, D-Hollywood, is a co-sponsor.