SB522Introduced in the Senate
The appointment of a guardian ad litem in a proceeding to grant reasonable visitation rights to a nonparent. (FE)
Introduced by Andre Jacque, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to create 767.407 (1) (bm) of the statutes; Relating to: the appointment of a guardian ad litem in a proceeding to grant reasonable visitation rights to a nonparent. (FE)
Where it stands
Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: Read a third time and passed · February 18, 2026
32
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
33 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Jacque | 1 | Yes |
| Eric Wimberger | 2 | No |
| Timothy Carpenter | 3 | Yes |
| Dora Drake | 4 | Yes |
| Rob Hutton | 5 | Yes |
| LaTonya Johnson | 6 | Yes |
| Christopher Larson | 7 | Yes |
| Jodi Habush Sinykin | 8 | Yes |
| Devin LeMahieu | 9 | Yes |
| Rob Stafsholt | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families
Representative Subeck added as a cosponsor
Fiscal estimate received
Public hearing held
Executive action taken
Report passage recommended by Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Available for scheduling
Placed on calendar 2-18-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
Read a second time
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 32, Noes 1
Senator Ratcliff added as a coauthor
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Senate
Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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