MARRIAGE ACT-GRANDPARENT VISIT
Summary
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides for grandparent, great-grandparent, and sibling visitation. Establishes who may file a petition for visitation. Creates a rebuttable presumption that a fit parent's actions and decisions regarding grandparent, great-grandparent, or sibling visitation are in the child's best interests. Provides that, after the court overcomes the rebuttable presumption, the court shall then determine whether visitation would be in the best interest of the child. Lists factors that may be considered in determining the best interests of the child. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2003
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 10, 2003
Last action Jan 11, 2005
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Jan 6, 2004
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
William B. Black
RRepublican
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