BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 1108: Grandparent visitation right

Concerning visitation rights for grandparents.

Summary

  • Allows a grandparent to petition for 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 the grandparent tried to resolve the disagreement before going to court; and (c) the child would likely suffer harm or the substantial risk of harm if contact is not awarded.
  • Requires the court to order visitation with the child if the grandparent shows by clear and convincing evidence that: (a) the child would suffer harm or the substantial risk of 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 Analysis 2007 (HB 1108), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ruth Kagi (D-32)
Introduced
January 10, 2007 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2008
Companion bill
SB 5071

AN ACT Relating to visitation rights for grandparents;

Sponsors

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1108 in other sessions

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