SB 1938: Paternity
GENERAL BILL by Bullard
Paternity; requires DNA testing at birth & maintenance of such records by Health Department; provides for analysis by court order; requires that determination of paternity proceedings be electronically recorded; authorizes new trial re determination of paternity under certain circumstances; provides conditions for granting of relief re motion for new trial; provides for genetic testing; provides for payment of fees, etc. Creates 382.0136, 742.125; amends 742.011.
Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Action: 5/2/2003 Senate - Died in Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/2/2003 Senate - Died in Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2003 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/18/2003 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care; Children and Families; Judiciary; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations -SJ 00198 |
| 5/2/2003 | Senate |
• Died in Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care |