Introduced
by
To accommodate the use of new genetic testing technology to allow nonbiological fathers recourse when they discovered that they were paying child support for children who were not their biological offspring. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4535-4538. House Bills 4535 and 4636 would allow requests to vacate paternity determinations, the termination of certain child support orders, and the cancellation of child support arrearages under certain circumstances. House Bill 4637 would allow the transfer of Friend of the Court documents under certain circumstances. And House Bill 4638 would make it a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to two years or a fine of up to $1,000 to knowingly misidentify a man as a biological father with the intent to deceive in an adoption proceeding.
Referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary
Substitute offered
Which reflects changes adopted following committee testimony and discussion.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)
To accommodate the use of new genetic testing technology to allow nonbiological fathers recourse when they discovered that they were paying child support for children who were not their biological offspring. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4535-4538. House Bills 4535 and 4636 would allow requests to vacate paternity determinations, the termination of certain child support orders, and the cancellation of child support arrearages under certain circumstances. House Bill 4637 would allow the transfer of Friend of the Court documents under certain circumstances. And House Bill 4638 would make it a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to two years or a fine of up to $1,000 to knowingly misidentify a man as a biological father with the intent to deceive in an adoption proceeding.
