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A04978Introduced in the Assembly

Provides that a great-grandparent may apply to the supreme court for visitation rights with respect to certain minor great-grandchildren where either or both of the parents of such child is or are deceased.

IntroducedAssembly Judiciary

Introduced by Vivian Cook, District 32

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Provides that a great-grandparent may apply to the supreme court for visitation rights with respect to certain minor great-grandchildren where either or both of the parents of such child is or are deceased.

Where it stands

referred to judiciary

January 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. referred to judiciary

  2. referred to judiciary

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