BILL · 2015–16 SESSION
HB 1524: Nonparent 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
- Establishes a process for a man to bring an action to challenge paternity, and remove all associated rights and responsibilities, if genetic testing demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the man is not the child's genetic parent.
- Creates a rebuttable presumption in proceedings to adjudicate parentage that genetic testing in is in the child's best interest.
From the House Bill Analysis 2015 (HB 1524), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 22, 2015
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Michelle Valdez (R-26)
- Introduced
- January 22, 2015 in the House
- Last action
- March 10, 2016
- Companion bill
- SB 5006
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
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: Michelle Valdez (R-26)
8 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
HB 1524 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1524 (2025–26) Isolated employees
- HB 1524 (2023–24) Prime contractor retainage
- HB 1524 (2021–22) Electric-assisted bicycles
- HB 1524 (2019–20) Street rod & custom vehicles
- HB 1524 (2017–18) Therapeutic courts
- HB 1524 (2013–14) Juvenile mental health
- HB 1524 (2011–12) International baccalaureate
- HB 1524 (2009–10) State boundary bridge