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FL H0859
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Johanna Lopez
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AI Summary
- Amends s. 752.011, F.S., to allow a grandparent to petition for court-ordered visitation with a minor grandchild if one or both of the child's parents are deceased, missing, or in a persistent vegetative state, replacing the previous requirement to show parental unfitness or significant harm to the child
- Removes the prior provision that created a presumption for granting visitation when one parent was held criminally or civilly liable for the death of the other parent
- Removes the additional qualifying condition that required the other living parent to have been convicted of a felony or offense of violence posing a substantial threat to the child's health or welfare
- Requires the court to find by clear and convincing evidence that one or both parents are deceased, missing, or in a persistent vegetative state—along with a best interest determination and no material harm to the parent-child relationship—before awarding visitation
- Effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Grandparent Visitation
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Civil Justice Subcommittee12/27/2023
Full Bill Text
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