HI HB1784 | 2014 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: Introduced on January 17 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-01-21 - Referred to JUD, referral sheet 3
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 17 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-01-21 - Referred to JUD, referral sheet 3
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Permits family courts to award reasonable visitation to primary caregivers under certain circumstances. Establishes presumption that a parent's decision regarding visitation is in the best interests of the child, which may be rebutted by evidence that denial would cause harm to the child. Identifies factors a court may consider in awarding visitation. Grants the court discretion to place reasonable restrictions, including time limitations, on visitation.
Title
Child Custody; Primary Caregiver Visitation
Sponsors
| Rep. John Mizuno [D] | Rep. Karen Awana [D] | Rep. Romy Cachola [D] | Rep. Mele Carroll [D] |
| Rep. Cindy Evans [D] | Rep. Faye Hanohano [D] | Rep. Cynthia Thielen [R] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-21 | House | Referred to JUD, referral sheet 3 |
| 2014-01-17 | House | Introduced and Passed First Reading |
| 2014-01-16 | House | Pending introduction. |
Same As/Similar To
SB2216 (Same As) 2014-02-04 - The committee on HMS deferred the measure.
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1784&year=2014 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2014/Bills/HB1784_.HTM |
