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PA HB1973
Bill
Status
10/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Rigby
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AI Summary
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Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) to change paternity provisions from children "born" out of wedlock to children "conceived" out of wedlock
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Expands grounds for overcoming the presumption of legitimacy for children born during marriage to include evidence that the mother had sexual relations with another man during the likely conception period
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Retains existing provision allowing presumption of legitimacy to be overcome when genetic test conclusions show the husband is not the father
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In support matters generally, further providing for paternity; and, in general provisions relating to children and minors, further providing for blood tests to determine paternity.
Last Action
Referred to Children & Youth
10/21/2025