KS HB2356

Changes the standard for nonparent visitation from proving denial would "result in harm to the child" to proving denial would be "unreasonable"

Extends the qualifying timeframe for consistent caretakers from one year to two years prior to initiating a visitation action

Lowers the evidentiary burden for nonparents seeking visitation from "clear and convincing evidence" to "substantial evidence"

Maintains the rebuttable presumption that parental decisions about nonparent visitation requests are in the child's best interest

Amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 23-3308 and 23-3309, with changes taking effect upon publication in the statute book