Establishes provisions requiring genetic testing at birth for paternity and child support purposes

Summary

The bill would require hospitals to perform a DNA paternity test on every newborn when a putative father is identified, paternity is disputed, or the mother or alleged father asks for it. A man would only be liable for child support after a test shows at least a 99% chance he is the biological father, and he could not be charged with past support if the test excludes him. The state would create a fund to help pay for the tests for families who cannot afford them.

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