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IN SB0061

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2010

Primary Sponsor

Brent Steele

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Allows courts to rescind paternity affidavits beyond 60 days when genetic testing proves the man who signed is not the biological father

  • Clarifies that courts are not required to order two separate genetic tests when determining whether to rescind a paternity affidavit

  • Maintains existing requirements that legal responsibilities (such as child support) cannot be suspended during a challenge to the affidavit unless good cause is shown

  • Effective date: July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Rescission of paternity affidavit.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/5/2010

Full Bill Text

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