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March 6, 2006
Senate File 124: Grandparent Visitation
Author:
Senator Warnstadt.
Summary:
Allows a grandparent or great grandparent to petition the court for visitation rights of their grand or great grandchild. This will be granted if the grandparent and grandchild have already developed a strong relationship, if the parents are unfit to make the decision, and if it is in the best interest of the child.
Status:
| 02/08/2005 |  | Introduced, referred to Judiciary |
| 02/09/2005 | | Subcommittee, Goettger, Kreiman, Tinsman, and Warnstadt |
| 3/3/2006 | | (House) Crossover Day—Bill did not pass out of full committee; bill is dead |
HSLDA's Position:
Oppose.
Action Requested:
None at this time
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