BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1973

HB 1973: Grandparent visitatn rights

Modifying a grandparent's visitation rights.

Summary

  • A grandparent may petition the court for visitation with a child if the parent of the child who is the son or daughter of the grandparent is deceased. The court shall order visitation if the visitation is in the child's best interests.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1973), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 17, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 14, 1997
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Cathy Wolfe (D-22)
Introduced
February 17, 1997 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1998
Versions
HB 1973, SHB 1973

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 14, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1973
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40002
Republican54002
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (4)

House · Final Passage

January 12, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 1973
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat39002
Republican55002
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (4)

History

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HB 1973 in other sessions

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