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MO HB804
Bill
Status
3/9/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
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Extends the deadline for a man to file a paternity action from 15 days to 60 days after a child's birth in order to be required to consent to adoption.
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Extends the deadline for filing a notice of intent to claim paternity or acknowledgment of paternity with the putative father registry from 15 days to 60 days after the child's birth.
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Requires that a man who files a paternity action must do so no later than 60 days after the child's birth and serve a copy of the petition on the mother to require his written consent for adoption.
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Maintains requirement that court approval is necessary for all adoptions based on the welfare of the child, and that children 14 and older must provide written consent unless found mentally incapable.
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Specifies procedures for birth parent consent including execution before a judge or notary public at least 48 hours after the child's birth, with consent withdrawable until reviewed and accepted by a judge.
Legislative Description
Increases, from no later than 15 days to no later than 60 days, after a child's birth that the father has to file an action to establish paternity prior to an adoption or file with Putative Father Registry
Last Action
Referred: Children and Families (H)
3/31/2011