H.B. No. 2301 amends Section 160.422(a) of the Family Code regarding the timeline for providing results from searches of the state registry of paternity. The bill mandates that the vital statistics unit must furnish a certificate of the search results "not later than the 10th day" after receiving a request from an individual, court, or agency, replacing the previous language that did not specify a timeframe for response.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the amended provisions will only apply to requests made on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Requests made prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing law, ensuring that the previous regulations remain in effect for those cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 160.402, Family Code 160.415, Family Code 160.421, Family Code 160.422 (Family Code 160)
House Committee Report: Family Code 160.422 (Family Code 160)
Engrossed: Family Code 160.422 (Family Code 160)