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AL HB641
Bill
Status
4/3/2012
Primary Sponsor
Randy Davis
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 26-17-607 of the Alabama Code to require courts to order genetic testing when an alleged father who was not married to the mother petitions for testing within two years of the child's birth.
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Court must order genetic testing upon finding clear and convincing evidence that the alleged father was in a sexual relationship with the mother at or near the time of conception.
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Genetic testing is available to rebut the presumption that a man married to the mother is the legal father of the child.
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Alleged father must pay all costs associated with the genetic testing.
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Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Paternity, presumption regarding father of child when mother married, alleged father not married to mother may rebut with genetic testing, costs, Sec. 26-17-607 am'd.
Family Law
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
4/3/2012