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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 84(R)

House Bill 1781

House Author:  Bonnen, Greg et al.

Effective:  9-1-15

Senate Sponsor:  Taylor, Larry

            House Bill 1781 amends the Family Code to authorize the sibling of a child who is separated from the sibling as the result of an action by the Department of Family and Protective Services to file an original suit requesting access to the child, regardless of the sibling's age. The bill requires a court to expedite such a suit.