BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 2992: Nonparental visitatn rights

Clarifying legislative intent that a nonparent may appeal for visitation rights with a child.

Summary

  • The Legislature finds that courts have denied nonparents the right to seek visitation even when the nonparents are related to the children. A person other than a parent may petition for visitation with a child whether or not there has been a child custody proceeding or any other proceeding filed.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2992), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 1998
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Marc Boldt (R-17)
Introduced
January 26, 1998 in the House
Last action
January 26, 1998

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marc Boldt (R-17)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 2992 in other sessions

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