HB 2322-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Affirms that parents have a paramount right to raise their minor children.

     Recognizes that the paramount right must be considered in conjunction with a minor child's interest in maintaining significant relationships with nonparents.

     Declares an intent to establish internally consistent and rigorous standards that must be met for a nonparent to obtain visitation with a minor child.