AN ACT CONCERNING GRANDPARENT VISITATION WITH A MINOR CHILD.

HB 5476 allows grandparents to petition a Superior Court for visitation rights with a minor child under two conditions: when the child's parents or guardians are unreasonably denying visitation, and when there are compelling circumstances showing that the denial is not in the child's best interest. The bill revises court procedures by establishing these specific grounds for grandparents to seek visitation, directly affecting grandparents who have been denied access to their grandchildren. Key provisions require courts to consider whether the parents' decision to deny visitation is reasonable and whether the grandparent's request aligns with the child's welfare. This change streamlines the legal process for grandparents seeking court-ordered visitation, focusing on the child's well-being as the primary factor.