HI SB969 | 2012 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 21 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-12-01 - Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 21 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-12-01 - Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Permits family court to award reasonable visitation to grandparents if denial of visitation would cause significant harm to the child. Establishes presumption that visitation decisions by parent are in the best interests of the child. Presumption may be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence. Identifies factors court may consider in awarding visitation.
Title
Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-01 | Carried over to 2012 Regular Session. | |
| 2011-01-24 | (S) Referred to JDL. | |
| 2011-01-24 | (S) Passed First Reading. | |
| 2011-01-21 | (S) Introduced. |
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=969 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/Bills/SB969_.HTM |
