Introduced
by
To revise the state paternity law so that if a DNA test shows a 99 percent chance that a man is a child’s father then paternity is “established” in law rather than “presumed”.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To revise the state paternity law so that if a DNA test shows a 99 percent chance that a man is a child’s father then paternity is “established” in law rather than “presumed”.