Florida Bill HB 861 - Grandparent Visitation Rights by Bankson

Bill Summary

HB 861 Grandparent Visitation Rights (2026 Session)

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: July 1, 2026

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committees of reference

» H Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
H Judiciary Committee

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Actions

12/23/25

HOUSE

Filed

01/05/26

HOUSE

Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee

01/05/26

HOUSE

Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

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bill text & filed amendments

0861

Filed on 12/23/25

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No amendments to this bill text filed.

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Statute Citations

752.011

752.015

752.071

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