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MI HB5464
Bill
Status
12/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Hooker
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "genetic parentage act" to provide a process for determining paternity through genetic testing when at least one party is receiving services from a title IV-D agency (child support agency).
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Allows a man to be legally established as the biological father if genetic testing shows 99% or higher probability of paternity, conducted by an accredited laboratory, with written consent from both mother and alleged father.
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Grants the mother initial custody of the child upon establishment of paternity through genetic testing, without prejudice to either parent's right to seek court orders for custody or parenting time.
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Requires the title IV-D agency to file a genetic paternity determination form and summary report with the state registrar, which may be used to amend the child's birth certificate to include the father's name.
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Prohibits use of this act if paternity has already been acknowledged, established by court order, or if the child is subject to a pending adoption proceeding.
Legislative Description
Family law; paternity; genetic parentage act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5463'14, HB 5465'14, HB 5583'14
Family law, child support
Last Action
Assigned Pa 365'14 With Immediate Effect
12/18/2014