HOUSE BILL 1062

File Code: Family Law

Sponsored By:

Delegate Montague

Entitled:

Family Law - Paternity Proceedings - Blood or Genetic Tests

Synopsis:

Requiring that before completing an affidavit of parentage form a father be advised of his right to a blood or genetic test to establish paternity; establishing that an executed affidavit of parentage may be challenged in court and modified or set aside in accordance with specified procedures under specified circumstances; and prohibiting a court from ordering an individual to submit to a blood or genetic test under specified circumstances.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/9

First Reading Judiciary

2/13

Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.

3/19

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CHEMICAL TESTS

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.

FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc

GENETICS

NOTICES

PATERNITY

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Family Law

( 5-1038 , 5-1208 , 5-1209 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered