WA People
BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 6452: Nonparent responsibilities

Authorizing the termination of all legal responsibilities of a nonparent if genetic testing shows by clear and convincing evidence that a man is not the genetic father of a child.

Summary

  • A man may file a petition in court to rescind an acknowledgment of paternity, challenge a presumption of paternity, or contest an adjudication of paternity if genetic testing shows by clear and convincing evidence that the man is not the genetic father of the child.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6452), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2016
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
January 21, 2016 in the Senate
Last action
March 10, 2016
Companion bill
HB 2612
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to authorizing the termination of all legal responsibilities of a nonparent if genetic testing shows by clear and convincing evidence that a man is not the genetic father of a child;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Christine Rolfes D-23Senator D-35Senator R-2Steve Conway D-29Jan Angel R-26

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

SB 6452 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

Report wrong or missing information on this page