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SB 2658: Biological Fathers/Paternity

GENERAL BILL by Lawson

Biological Fathers/Paternity; authorizes certain unmarried biological fathers to petition for certain paternity tests for visitation purposes under certain circumstances; authorizes such fathers to petition for visitation under certain circumstances; provides for due process rights of mother & legal father; specifies required burden of proof; authorizes court to order visitation under certain circumstances, etc. Amends 63.054, 742.12.

Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Action: 4/30/2004 Senate - Died in Committee on Children and Families
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
3/2/2004 Senate • Filed
3/16/2004 Senate • Introduced, referred to Children and Families; Judiciary -SJ 00308
4/30/2004 Senate • Died in Committee on Children and Families