H.Con.Res.19

Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the presumption of parentage

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Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the presumption of parentage and report findings by February 1, 2027.

The bill directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study filiation proceedings and the presumption of paternity. It requires the Institute to report its findings to the Legislature by February 1, 2027. The study aims to determine if it is feasible to remove the presumption of paternity, considering potential burdens on families and the legal relationship between a child and their parent.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary A

Mar 30

9:30 AM

House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure

History

May 21

House

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

May 5

House

Received from the Senate without amendments.

May 5

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.