Bill > H0859

This bill amends Florida's law on grandparent visitation, allowing grandparents to petition the court for visitation if one or both of the minor child's parents are deceased, missing, or in a persistent vegetative state. The bill outlines the criteria the court must consider in determining whether to grant visitation, including the child's best interests and whether the visitation would materially harm the parent-child relationship. The bill also provides procedural details, such as the requirement for a preliminary hearing, the role of a guardian ad litem, and the possibility of modifying a visitation order. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.