HB 1134 Summary

• Amends North Dakota Century Code section 14-20-18 to modify grounds and procedures for challenging a paternity acknowledgment or denial after the rescission period expires.

• Limits challenges after rescission expiration to cases involving fraud, duress, or material mistake of fact, or fraud under section 28-01-16.

• Establishes a two-year filing deadline from when the acknowledgment or denial is filed with the state department of health for challenging on fraud, duress, or material mistake grounds.

• Places the burden of proof on the party challenging the acknowledgment or denial of paternity.