Assembly Bill 3859: Allows Visitation Rights to be Obtained Without Consent of Parent

Author:
Assemblymen Warner

Summary:
This bill would have permitted a person who has had three years of contact with a child to petition the court to obtain visitation rights against the parents' wishes.

Status:
This bill was introduced on February 10, 2003, and was in the Judiciary Committee.
While the first year of the 2003-2004 session of the New York legislature ended June 20, 2003, this bill could be re-introduced in January of 2004.

HSLDA's Position:
This bill was opposed.

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