CT SB00199

Establishes a four-month deadline for filing motions to open or set aside parentage judgments, requiring either reasonable cause or proof that a valid defense existed but was prevented by mistake, accident, or other reasonable cause.

Allows courts to consider motions filed after four months if fraud, duress, or material mistake of fact caused the judgment, with the burden of proof on the person seeking to set aside the judgment.

Requires courts to determine that setting aside a judgment is in the best interest of the child, based on relevant factors in section 46b-475, before granting relief in fraud/duress/material mistake cases.

Mandates the Department of Social Services refund to a person any money paid to the state during the period a child was supported by the state if the court finds the person is not actually the parent.

Takes effect July 1, 2022, and amends section 46b-171(b) of the general statutes.