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HB 861: Grandparent Visitation Rights

GENERAL BILL by Bankson

Grandparent Visitation Rights; Authorizes grandparent of minor child to petition court for court-ordered visitation with child in certain circumstances; making technical changes.

Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 12/23/2025 House - Filed
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    12/23/2025 House • Filed

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  • HB 861, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 12/23/2025 at 9:11 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 674 Grandparent Visitation Rights Burgess Identical Last Action: 12/9/2025 S Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Rules

    Citations - Statutes (3)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    752.011 Petition for grandparent visitation with a minor child. Page 1 (pdf)
    752.015 Mediation of visitation disputes. Page 8 (pdf)
    752.071 Effect of adoption by stepparent or close relative. Page 8 (pdf)

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