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HB 39 (BR 138) - M. Cherry
AN ACT relating to domestic relations.
Amend KRS 405.021, relating to grandparents' visitation rights, to raise the evidentiary standard for the best interest of the child and to provide that visitation shall not substantially interfere with the rights of the parents.
HB 39 - AMENDMENTS
HFA (1, S. Lee) - Amend subsection (1) to require a finding when the custodial parent objects, by clear and convincing evidence, that the custodial parent is unfit and that harm to the child would result if appropriate grandparent visitation is not granted, and to remove qualifying language regarding substantial interference with parental rights; and remove subsection (3).
HFA (2, S. Lee) - Amend subsection (1) to require a finding when an otherwise fit parent objects, by clear and convincing evidence, that harm to the child would result if appropriate grandparent visitation is not granted, and to remove qualifying language regarding substantial interference with parental rights; and remove subsection (3).
(Prefiled by the sponsor(s))
Jan 7-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H)
Feb 5-posted in committee
Feb 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
Feb 20-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed
Feb 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 24, 2003; floor amendment (2) filed
Feb 24-3rd reading, passed 90-1 with floor amendment (2)
Feb 25-received in Senate
Feb 27-to Judiciary (S)
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