HB237 Alabama 2015 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing statutory law, grandparents may petition for visitation with their grandchildren under certain circumstances. The Alabama Supreme Court declared parts of Alabama's existing grandparent visitation law unconstitutional
This bill would repeal the existing grandparent visitation law and replace it with a new grandparent visitation law that requires the petitioning grandparent to prove, by clear and convincing evidence, that the grandparent has an existing relationship with the grandchild and visitation is in the best interest of the child
This bill would specify the factors that establish a significant and viable relationship for the purposes of establishing clear and convincing evidence. This bill would also establish the criteria and procedures for filing a petition
Relating to grandparent visitation; to establish procedures by which certain grandparents may petition for visitation with their grandchildren; to provide for the burden of proof of the petitioner; and to repeal Section 30-3-4.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2015 | S | |
| June 4, 2015 | H | Shiver motion to Non Concur and Appoint Conference Committee adopted Roll Call 1287 House appoints Shiver, Jones and Hall |
| June 4, 2015 | H | Concurrence Requested |
| June 4, 2015 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1433 |
| June 4, 2015 | S | Brewbaker motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 1432 |
| June 4, 2015 | S | Brewbaker Amendment Offered |
| June 4, 2015 | S | Sanford motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 1431 |
| June 4, 2015 | S | Sanford Amendment Offered |
| June 4, 2015 | S | Bussman motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 1430 |
| June 4, 2015 | S | Bussman Amendment Offered |
| June 4, 2015 | S | Third Reading Passed |
| May 14, 2015 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| April 28, 2015 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
| April 23, 2015 | H | Engrossed |
| April 23, 2015 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 508 |
| April 23, 2015 | H | Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 507 |
| April 23, 2015 | H | Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 506 |
| April 23, 2015 | H | JUDY 2nd Amendment Offered |
| April 23, 2015 | H | JUDY 1st Amendment Offered |
| April 23, 2015 | H | Third Reading Passed |
| April 9, 2015 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 2 amendments |
| March 11, 2015 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | May 13, 2015 | Room 325 at 13:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | May 13, 2015 | Room 325 at 19:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | April 8, 2015 | Room 429 at 13:30 | House JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB237 Alabama 2015 Session - Engrossed |
| Bill Text | HB237 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |