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CT HB05940

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mike France

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes section 46b-59 regarding grandparent visitation rights
  • Requires courts to order visitation between grandparents and grandchildren when the grandparent presents clear and convincing evidence supporting the visitation
  • Changes the standard to make visitation mandatory ("shall order") rather than discretionary when evidentiary threshold is met
  • Introduced by Rep. France (42nd District) and referred to the Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Grandparent's Right Of Visitation With A Grandchild.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/28/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2021

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