S Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Summary
The bill would let a grandparent file a petition for visitation with a minor child if the child's parents are deceased, missing, in a persistent vegetative state, or if one parent has been convicted of a felony or violent offense that threatens the child. It requires a preliminary hearing to show parental unfitness or significant harm, mandates mediation, and permits a final hearing where visitation can be ordered only if clear and convincing evidence shows it is in the child's best interests and does not damage the parent‑child relationship. The measure also updates related mediation and adoption statutes.
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