PREVENT INTERNATIONAL PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION
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Laws Enacted to Prevent International Parental Child Abduction
TEXAS
In 2003, Texas enacted landmark legislation, Prevention of International Parental Child Abduction, to be added to Chapter 153 of the Texas Family Code (as Subsections 153.501-153.503). The act, HB1899, was introduced in the Texas Legislature at the request of Cathy Brown and Teresa Lauderdale. It passed both chambers unanimously, and was signed into law by the Governor, effective immediately.
Information on HB 1899: http://web.archive.org/web/20071217113707/http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/ (Input: 78th Regular Session - 2003; HB1899)
See TX Family Code at http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/FA/content/htm/fa.005.00.000153.00.htm under CHAPTER 153. CONSERVATORSHIP, POSSESSION,- SECTION 153.501. NECESSITY OF MEASURES TO PREVENT INTERNATIONAL PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION
- SECTION 153.502. ABDUCTION RISK FACTORS
- SECTION 153.503. ABDUCTION PREVENTION MEASURES
OTHER STATES:
Commissioners from Texas then took the code to the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws , who then developed a Model Child Abduction Prevention Act which all states are encouraged to pass. Teresa Lauderdale participated as an official Observer throughout the process. For a copy of the model act, and an update on states which have passed this legislation, see http://www.nccusl.org/Update/ActSearchResults.aspx.
All States are encouraged to pass this model act, or a law similar to it. Some states have modified the language somewhat to further protect victims of domestic violence. For more information on this, please feel free to contact us.
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Nina Lauderdale, Cathy Brown, Larry Whyte, Senator Jane Nelson, Greg Allen, Teresa Lauderdale, Michael Rives
Austin , Texas , May 2003
78th Texas Legislature, House Bill 1899
78th Texas Legislature, House Bill 1899
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