Bill No.: HB0026                  Drafter:  DJP

LSO No.:  07LSO-0262              Effective Date:  7/1/2007

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0034

Chapter No.:       60

Prime Sponsor:     Representative McOmie

Catch Title:       Great-grandparent visitation rights.

Subject:  Establishing visitation rights

Summary/Major Elements:

· Under current law a grandparent, in certain cases, may be granted visitation rights with a minor grandchild if the court finds that visitation would be in the best interest of the child.

· This bill extends the right to seek visitation to great-grandparents.