HI HB2725 | 2012 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-02-09 - (H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

For determinations of parental visitation rights, establishes a rebuttable presumption that the custodial parent's decision regarding visitation is in the best interests of the child. Requires the court to consider various factors in awarding parental visitation rights. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that joint custody should be awarded if certain factors exist. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2725 HD1)

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Title

Child Custody; Parental Visitation Rights

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-02-09 (H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).
2012-02-09 (H) Reported from HUS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 234-12) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JUD.
2012-02-02 (H) The committees on HUS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Mizuno, Jordan, Hanohano, Morikawa, Wooley, Yamane, Ching; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, C. Lee, Pine.
2012-01-30 (H) Bill scheduled to be heard by HUS on Thursday, 02-02-12 8:30AM in House conference room 329.
2012-01-27 (H) Referred to HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9
2012-01-25 (H) Introduced and passed first reading

Same As/Similar To

SB3057 (Same As) 2012-02-17 - (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.

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