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SB 246

Grandparent Visitation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ana Maria Rodriguez

SB 246 would grant Florida grandparents court-petitionable visitation rights to grandchildren, but failed to pass the legislature in 2025.

Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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Bill Summary · SB 246

Legislative bill overview

SB 246 would establish or modify grandparent visitation rights in Florida, allowing grandparents to petition courts for visitation access to their grandchildren under specified circumstances. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but failed to advance through the legislative process, dying in committee by June 2025.

Why is this important

Grandparent visitation laws affect family relationships, custodial arrangements, and children's access to extended family members. These laws balance parental rights to make family decisions against interests in maintaining grandparent-grandchild relationships, particularly in cases involving death, divorce, or estrangement of parents.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental rights vs. grandparent access: Tensions between protecting parental authority to control their children's relationships and enabling meaningful grandparent involvement
  • Court involvement in family matters: Questions about whether courts should intervene in family decisions or defer to parental judgment absent abuse/neglect
  • Scope and conditions: Disagreement over what circumstances justify grandparent visitation (death of parent, divorce, abandonment, etc.) and what standard courts should apply

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

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