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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1306: DNA testing/paternity

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

  • Establishes the Evans family relief act. Authorizes a man to file a petition in superior 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 Bill Digest (HB 1306), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Matt Shea (R-4)
Introduced
January 17, 2017 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2018

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: Matt Shea (R-4)

16 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 14 Republicans)

David Taylor R-15John Koster R-39Michelle Valdez R-26Vincent Buys R-42Mike Volz R-6Representative R-26Paul Harris R-17Dick Muri R-28Bob McCaslin R-4Steve Kirby D-29Melanie Stambaugh R-25Jeff Holy R-6Timm Ormsby D-3Cary Condotta R-12Luanne Van Werven R-42Jim Walsh R-19

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1306 in other sessions

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