BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

HB 1903: Parent-child relationship

Holding onto hope and preventing family trauma by nurturing relationships between biological parents and their children.

Summary

Creates a process where parents whose parental rights have been terminated may petition for visitation with that child.
Creates a presumption that contact between a parent whose parental rights have been terminated and his or her child is, or in the future will be, in the child's best interest.
Allows a court to impose civil fines of up to $300 for each missed visit or violation of a contact provision required by an open adoption agreement.

From the House Bill Analysis 2022 (HB 1903), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to holding onto hope and preventing family trauma by nurturing relationships between biological parents and their children;

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.

HB 1903 (2025–26) Low-income energy assistance · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 252, Laws of 2026
HB 1903 (2023–24) Lost or stolen firearms · Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2024
HB 1903 (2019–20) Adult diploma program · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1903 (2017–18) Election cost reimbursement · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1903 (2015–16) Distillers' spirits sampling · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1903 (2013–14) Unemployment insurance · Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2013
HB 1903 (2011–12) Child care background checks · Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2011
HB 1903 (2009–10) Marine and aviation fuel · Did not pass · died in committee