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IN SB0061
Bill
Status
1/5/2010
Primary Sponsor
Brent Steele
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AI Summary
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Establishes that a genetic test excluding a man as the biological father constitutes a "material mistake of fact" sufficient to rescind a paternity affidavit after the 60-day rescission window
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Allows courts to rescind paternity affidavits beyond 60 days when genetic testing proves the man who signed is not the biological father
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Clarifies that courts are not required to order two separate genetic tests when determining whether to rescind a paternity affidavit
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Maintains existing requirements that legal responsibilities (such as child support) cannot be suspended during a challenge to the affidavit unless good cause is shown
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Effective date: July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Rescission of paternity affidavit.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/5/2010