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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 2683: Nonparent's responsibilities

Authorizing the termination of all legal responsibilities of a nonparent if genetic testing shows by clear and convincing evidence that a man is not the genetic father of a child.

Summary

  • Allows the termination of all legal responsibilities of a nonparent if genetic testing shows that a man is not the genetic father of a child.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2012
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Maureen Walsh (R-16)
Introduced
January 24, 2012 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012

AN ACT Relating to authorizing the termination of all legal responsibilities of a nonparent if genetic testing shows by clear and convincing evidence that a man is not the genetic father of a child;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Maureen Walsh (R-16)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 2683 in other sessions

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