BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 2421: Third-party visitation

Concerning third-party visitation.

Summary

Establishes procedures for a nonparent to petition the court for visitation with a child under certain circumstances.
Creates a presumption that a fit parent acts in the child's best interests and requires the petitioner to rebut the presumption by showing by clear and convincing evidence that the child would likely suffer harm or the substantial risk of harm if visitation were not granted.
Requires the petitioner to show by clear and convincing evidence that visitation is in the child's best interests.

From the House Bill Analysis 2010 (HB 2421), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to third-party visitation;

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

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

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