S00513Introduced in the Senate
Establishes the intent of the legislature to generally defer to parental choices regarding the care, custody and control of their children; mandates that the death of a parent shall be a factor when considering a grandparent's standing to receive visitation or custody; directs that costs be payable by an unsuccessful petitioner where a contest was brought in bad faith.
Introduced by Anthony Palumbo, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes the intent of the legislature to generally defer to parental choices regarding the care, custody and control of their children; mandates that the death of a parent shall be a factor when considering a grandparent's standing to receive visitation or custody; directs that costs be payable by an unsuccessful petitioner where a contest was brought in bad faith.
Where it stands
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
January 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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