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IN SB0372
Bill
Status
1/10/2019
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Kruse
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AI Summary
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Grandparent visitation rights automatically survive when a grandchild is adopted by a stepparent or biological relative (grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew), eliminating the requirement to file a petition before the adoption decree is entered
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Removes the deadline requiring grandparents to petition for visitation prior to a family member adoption being finalized
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Eliminates the requirement that grandparents receive notice of a grandchild's pending adoption by a family member
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Grandparent visitation rights also survive the establishment of paternity through court proceedings other than adoption
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Grandparent visitation rights. Provides that a grandparent's right to seek visitation with a grandchild survives the grandchild's adoption by certain family members. (Current law requires a grandparent to file a petition to establish visitation rights prior to the adoption of a grandchild by certain family members in order for the grandparent's visitation rights to survive.) Removes a provision that requires a grandparent to petition for visitation with a grandchild before the date a decree of adoption by certain family members is entered. Removes requirements regarding notice to a grandparent of a grandchild's pending adoption by a family member.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/10/2019