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PA HB1973

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Rigby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) to change paternity provisions from children "born" out of wedlock to children "conceived" out of wedlock

  • 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

  • Retains existing provision allowing presumption of legitimacy to be overcome when genetic test conclusions show the husband is not the father

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Children & Youth10/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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