SRC-AXB S.B. 1192 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1192 76R8877 CMR-DBy: Harris Jurisprudence 3/18/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, Chapter 42, Family Code, which provides civil penalties for absconding with a child, requires a 31-day period between the time an absconding parent is served with notice of intent to sue, and the actual suit. A negative result of this requirement is that the absconding parent may simply avoid service the second time by disappearing, and potentially kidnaping the child. S.B. 1192 repeals the notice requirement. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 1192 deletes a defendant's affirmative defense, and repeals a law regarding notice in certain suits regarding interference with a child. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 42.007, Family Code, to delete a defendant's affirmative defense regarding compliance subsequent to notification of a violation. SECTION 2. Repealer: Section 42.004, Family Code (Notice). SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 1999. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 4. Emergency clause.