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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

Senate Bill 948

Senate Author:  Kolkhorst

Effective:  9-1-17

House Sponsor:  Morrison, Geanie W.


            Senate Bill 948 amends the Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to provide information to each person seeking to adopt a child placed for adoption by DFPS regarding the right of a child's sibling to file a suit for access to the child.