BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 6683: Grandparents/visitation

Concerning visitation rights for grandparents.

Summary

  • The statute found unconstitutional is repealed. "Grandparent" is defined as the parent of a child's father or mother, who is related to the child by blood, adoption, or marriage. A grandparent may petition the court one time for visitation with a child regardless of whether there is a pending dissolution or parenting plan action.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2006
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2006
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Darlene Fairley (D-32)
Introduced
January 18, 2006 in the Senate
Last action
February 24, 2006
Companion bill
HB 2711

AN ACT Relating to visitation rights for grandparents;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Darlene Fairley (D-32)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file.
  2. Minority; without recommendation.
  3. JUD - Majority; do pass.
  4. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  5. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 6683 in other sessions

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