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AL HB183
Bill
Status
2/16/2010
Primary Sponsor
Victor Gaston
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AI Summary
HB183 Summary
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Modifies Alabama Code Section 30-3-4.1 to allow each grandparent to file a visitation petition only once every 24 months, rather than restricting all grandparents collectively to one petition per 24-month period.
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Clarifies that one grandparent's petition for visitation does not prevent another grandparent from filing their own petition within the same 24-month period.
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Allows parents to petition for amendment or revocation of grandparent visitation rights separately for each grandparent who has obtained a visitation order, with a limit of once every 24 months per individual visitation order.
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Maintains exceptions to the 24-month limitation when abuse is alleged or exceptional circumstances exist.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Grandparent visitation, one petition per grandparent per 24-month period, parent authorized to petition for amendment or revocation once in 24-month period with respect to each petition awarding visitation, Sec. 30-3-4.1 am'd.
Family Law
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
2/25/2010