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HB2356: Amending the uniform nonparent visitation act to modify the evidentiary standard for awarding visitation to a nonparent.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill changes the rules for awarding visitation rights to people who are not a child's parent. Currently, the court has to find that it would be in the best interest of the child for this person to have visitation rights. This bill would make it easier for non-parents to get visitation rights.

Who This Affects

This affects children in Kansas whose parents are unable or unwilling to care for them, and the people who want to provide a stable home for these children.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 6, 2025

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