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HB 121

Grandparent Visitation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jose Alvarez and 1 co-sponsor

Proposed grandparent visitation law died in committee after failing to advance from initial referral through civil justice review process.

Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 121

Legislative bill overview

HB 121 would have established or modified grandparent visitation rights in Florida, allowing grandparents to petition courts for legally enforced visitation with grandchildren under specified circumstances. The bill was referred to civil justice committees but died without advancing through the legislative process, ultimately being withdrawn from consideration in May 2025.

Why is this important

Grandparent visitation laws affect millions of families by defining when courts can override parental custody decisions. These laws balance grandparents' interests in maintaining family relationships against parents' constitutional rights to direct their children's upbringing, with real consequences for family structure and court workload.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental rights vs. grandparent access: Determining when courts should supersede parental judgment about appropriate grandparent contact
  • Specificity of circumstances: Defining triggering events (death, incarceration, estrangement) that would warrant judicial intervention in family decisions
  • Court burden: Whether expanded visitation rights would significantly increase family court caseloads and costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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