HB1077:

Paternity; genetic tests to determine parentage, relief from paternity, certain actions, penalty.

Bill Summary:

Paternity; genetic tests to determine parentage;
relief from paternity; certain actions; penalty.
Provides that
any person who knowingly gives any false information or makes any
false statements for the purpose of determining paternity is guilty
of a Class 6 felony. The bill further requires an alleged father
of a child be informed of his option to request the administering
of a genetic test prior to being entered as the father on a birth
certificate. The bill further states that, in addition to any other
available legal relief, an individual relieved of paternity who previously
paid support pursuant to a child support order entered in conjunction
with the set-aside paternity determination may file an action against
the other party for repayment of any such support.

Bill Patron: Cordoza

Last Action(s):
(House) Continued to 2023 in Courts of Justice February 11, 2022

Bill Status:


Carried Over