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Introduced
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
In Committee
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the circumstances under which an equity court is authorized to grant visitation rights to a grandparent of a child to include if the child's parent is deceased or the petition for visitation rights was filed after an action for divorce, annulment, custody, or paternity was filed by a parent of the child; and specifying the circumstances under which an equity court is required to grant visitation rights to a grandparent of a child.
AI Summary
This bill alters the circumstances under which an equity court is authorized to grant visitation rights to a grandparent of a child. The court may grant visitation rights if the child's parent is deceased or if the petition for visitation rights was filed after an action for divorce, annulment, custody, or paternity was filed by a parent of the child. The bill also specifies the circumstances under which an equity court is required to grant visitation rights to a grandparent, including if the child resided with the grandparent for at least 12 months and the court finds that granting visitation rights is in the best interests of the child and would not interfere with the parent-child relationship.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Chanel Branch (D)*,
Talmadge Branch (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Michele Guyton (D),
Shaneka Henson (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Faye Howell (D),
Carl Jackson (D),
Rachel Jones (D),
Edith Patterson (D),
Roxane Prettyman (D),
Sheree Sample-Hughes (D),
Melissa Wells (D),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00 2/24/2022 ) (on 02/24/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1195?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb1195f.pdf |
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