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Introduced
02/05/2021
02/05/2021
In Committee
02/05/2021
02/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the circumstances under which an equity court is authorized to grant visitation rights to a grandparent of a child; requiring the court to consider the amount of personal contact that occurred between the grandparent and the child before the filing of the petition; specifying the circumstances under which an equity court is required to grant visitation rights to a grandparent; and prohibiting the court from denying visitation rights to a grandparent based on certain allegations, except under certain circumstances; etc.
AI Summary
This bill alters the circumstances under which an equity court can grant visitation rights to a grandparent of a child. It requires the court to consider the amount of personal contact between the grandparent and child before the petition was filed. The bill specifies that the court must grant visitation rights if the child resided with the grandparent for at least 12 months and the court finds it to be in the best interests of the child and not interfering with the parent-child relationship. The bill also prohibits the court from denying visitation rights based on allegations of interference with the parent-child relationship unless the court determines by a preponderance of the evidence that such interference would occur.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn by Sponsor (on 03/18/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0973?ys=2021RS |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/hb0973_jud.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0973f.pdf |
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