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
- IntroducedJan 10, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- 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
Prime sponsor: Ruth Kagi (D-32)
15 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
HB 1108 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1108 (2025–26) Housing cost task force
- HB 1108 (2023–24) Persistent offenders
- HB 1108 (2021–22) Foreclosure assistance
- HB 1108 (2019–20) Supp. operating budget 17-19
- HB 1108 (2017–18) Substance trafficking/privcy
- HB 1108 (2015–16) Food truck beer-wine license
- HB 1108 (2013–14) Rape in the third degree
- HB 1108 (2011–12) Wolf management