SRC-VRA H.B. 884 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 884 78R360 MCK-FBy: Dutton (Lucio) Jurisprudence 4/28/2003 Engrossed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Although current law requires parties wishing to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to settle a dispute outside the courtroom to sign a statement agreeing to use ADR, most courts noe require ADR as a matter of course. H.B. 884 removes the unnecessary requirement of a statement regarding ADR in the content of the pleading, and simplifies the filing of a suit for dissolution of marriage or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 6.404 (Statement on Alternate Dispute Resolution) and Section 102.0085 (Statement on Alternative Dispute Resolution), Family Code. SECTION 2.Effective date: September 1, 2003. Provides that this Act applies to a suit for dissolution of a marriage or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed before, on, or after September 1, 2003.