HB 1165 - DIGEST

     Provides that a grandparent of a child may petition the court for visitation with the child if:

     (1) There exists a substantial relationship between the grandparent and the grandchild;

     (2) The parent or person with whom the child resides had in the past encouraged or approved of contact between the grandparent and the child;

     (3) The grandparent has in the past been entrusted with the care of the child for a substantial time; or

     (4) The parent or person with whom the child resides has accepted substantial financial support from the grandparent for the child.