Regards minor siblings’ companionship, visitation rights

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds brothers, sisters, half‑siblings and step‑siblings to the list of people who can ask a court for a schedule of visitation or companionship with a minor child. It sets out the filing process, the factors a judge must weigh, and how orders can be modified. The measure also includes related rules on child‑support enforcement, adoption, relocation notices, military service, record access, supervision, and protection‑order enforcement.

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Hearings

• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 194, H. B. No. 926, H. B. No. 571, H. B. No. 806, Sub. S. B. No. 146, S. B. No. 277, S. B. No. 224, Sub. S. B. No. 393, H. B. No. 728, H. B. No. 662, H. B. No. 295, H. B. No. 808, H. B. No. 713, H. B. No. 855
  House Judiciary · Nov 10, 2026

History

1. May 13, 2026Referred to committee
2. Mar 31, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Adam Bird (R) · sponsor
• Adam C. Bird

Bill text

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