S.2596

Establishes the rights of adoptive/foster children or those in guardianship, to have post-separation visitation with their sibling(s).

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes rights for adoptive, foster, or guardianship children to visit their siblings post-separation.

This bill establishes the rights of adoptive, foster, or guardianship children to have post-separation visitation with their siblings. The court must grant these privileges if it determines it is in the child's best interest. Adoptive, foster parents, or guardians must cooperate with these requests and any court orders. The Department of Children, Youth and Families and the child's court-appointed advocate must recommend privileges unless they find the child may be at risk. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 30

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary