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- The statute found unconstitutional is repealed.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
- IntroducedJan 18, 2006
- Out of committeeFeb 3, 2006
- Passed Senatestopped here
- Passed House
- Governor
- 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
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- JUD - Majority; do pass.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
SB 6683 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6683 (2019–20) Sponsorship of bills, limit
- SB 6683 (2015–16) Public funds/recip. deposits
- SB 6683 (2009–10) Electronic renewal notices
- SB 6683 (2007–08) Prostitution prevention
- SB 6683 (2003–04) Duties of utility to serve
- SB 6683 (2001–02) DUI offenses
- SB 6683 (1999–00) Traffic enforcement
- SB 6683 (1997–98) Body art facilities