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Committee advances HB 29 to clarify standards for nonparent custody and visitation
Summary
The committee favorably recommended HB 29 to clarify the standard for awarding nonparent custody or visitation and clean up statutory language; the bill’s sponsor said it codifies the clear-and-convincing evidentiary standard where applicable.
Senate members voted to favorably recommend House Bill 29, which clarifies statutory language governing nonparent custody and visitation petitions and confirms the evidentiary standard in certain circumstances.
Senator Pitcher presented HB 29 on behalf of Representative Grishas. The sponsor said the bill adjusts statutory language to make clear when a court has received a petition seeking nonparent custody or visitation and clarifies that the petition in certain instances must be supported by the clear-and‑convincing evidence standard (the higher civil evidentiary bar).
No public testimony was offered in committee. Senator Pitcher moved to favorably recommend HB 29; the chair announced the motion passed (record shows committee approval). The bill now proceeds to the full Senate for consideration.
