HB 1314 Summary

• Requires paternity affidavits to include a statement from the mother asserting the named father is the only person who could possibly be the biological father, and acknowledging fraud penalties if another man is actually the father.

• Requires the named father to confirm he has reviewed the mother's statement and understands the affidavit can only be rescinded within 60 days of execution.

• Adds requirement for a sworn statement under penalties of perjury confirming all representations in the paternity affidavit are true.

• Makes falsely naming a man as the biological father a Class A misdemeanor.

• Effective July 1, 2010.