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MI HB5464

Bill

Status

Passed

12/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Hooker

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Families, Seniors And Human Services9/18/2014
Families, Children, And Seniors4/23/2014

Full Bill Text

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