2013 House Bill 4659

Revise out-of-wedlock paternity provisions

Introduced in the House

May 2, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Robert Kosowski (D-16)

To require the state to create a "responsible father registry” where a man who wants to be notified of an adoption or termination of parental rights proceeding for a child whom he may have fathered can register. He would have to register before or within 48 hours of the child's birth. 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.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

May 22, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 23, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Marcia Hovey-Wright (D-92)

To add procedures to ensure and document that a putative father received notice of a proposed adoption.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 4, 2013

Passed in the House 99 to 10 (details)

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. 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.

Received in the Senate

June 5, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services