Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 861: Grandparent Visitation Rights
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 861 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Grandparent Visitation Rights. Primary sponsor: Doug Bankson (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Grandparent Visitation Rights; Authorizes grandparent of minor child to petition court for court-ordered visitation with child in certain circumstances; making technical changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Bankson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Kim Kendall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Bill Partington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Filed