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2013 House Bill 4660: Revise out-of-wedlock paternity provisions
Introduced by Rep. Mike Shirkey (R) on May 2, 2013
To establish that if a child is born out of wedlock and the biological father has registered with the “responsible father registry” proposed by House Bill 4659, the child may not be placed for adoption until the parental rights of the father are officially terminated by a court. This is part of a legislative package designed to speed-up the adoption process, including reducing the time a birth-parent has to change his or her mind. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Families, Children, and Seniors Committee on May 2, 2013
Reported in the House on May 22, 2013
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on May 23, 2013
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on May 23, 2013
Received in the Senate on June 5, 2013
Referred to the Senate Families, Seniors & Human Services Committee on June 5, 2013