HB 2322 - DIGEST

 

                  (SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

 

     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.