Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 75(R)

HOUSE BILL 1751  

HOUSE AUTHOR: West, George "Buddy"

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97         

SENATE SPONSOR: Bivins

House Bill 1751 amends the Family Code to add certain individuals to the category of persons or entities who may bring suit to contest the paternity of a child. The individuals may bring suit if they are related within the second degree of consanguinity to the biological mother of the child, and the mother of the child is deceased.