2017 Senate Bill 650

Revise welfare beneficiary's duty to identify child’s father

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To exempt welfare recipients with dependent children from a duty to help identify a child's father in cases where the child’s birth was a product of criminal sexual conduct or other abuse.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

Dec. 28, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 12, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors