BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2711

HB 2711: Grandparents/visitation

Concerning visitation rights for grandparents.

Summary

Repeals RCW 26.09.240 and removes 26.10.160(3) from current law.
Allows a grandparent to seek court-ordered visitation with a child if: (a) the grandparent has a significant relationship with the child; (b) the parent substantially interfered with that relationship; and (c) the grandparent tried to resolve any disagreement with the parent before going to the court.
Requires the court to order contact with the child if the grandparent shows by clear and convincing evidence that: (a) the child would very likely suffer harm if contact is not awarded; and (b) the parent's denial of contact was unreasonable and not in the child's best interests.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2711), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to visitation rights for grandparents;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 2, 2006Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2711)
Feb 2, 2006Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 31, 2006JJFL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2711)
Jan 31, 2006JJFL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 31, 2006JJFL - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 12, 2006First reading, referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Law.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 2711 (2019–20) Educational outcomes · Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2020
HB 2711 (2017–18) Housing opportunity zones · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2711 (2015–16) Sexual assault nurses · Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2016
HB 2711 (2013–14) Electric vehicle charging · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2711 (2011–12) Language access providers · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2711 (2009–10) Right to protection act · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2711 (2007–08) Felons with body armor · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor