CRC - 2017 P 64
By Commissioner Rouson
rousond-00050-17 201764__
1 A proposal to amend
2 Section 23 of Article I of the State Constitution to
3 specify that the right of privacy may not be construed
4 to limit a grandparent’s right to seek visitation of
5 his or her grandchildren under certain circumstances.
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7 Be It Proposed by the Constitution Revision Commission of
8 Florida:
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10 Section 23 of Article I of the State Constitution is
11 amended to read:
12 ARTICLE I
13 DECLARATION OF RIGHTS
14 SECTION 23. Right of privacy.—Every natural person has the
15 right to be let alone and free from governmental intrusion into
16 the person’s private life except as otherwise provided herein.
17 This section shall not be construed to limit the public’s right
18 of access to public records and meetings as provided by law.
19 This section shall not be construed to limit a grandparent’s
20 right to seek visitation of his or her grandchildren when a
21 compelling state interest exists relating to the best interest
22 of the child.