Authorizing the disestablishment of paternity responsibilities of a nonparent if genetic testing shows by clear and convincing evidence that a man is not the genetic father of a child.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 24, 2017
Last action Jan 8, 2018
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 8, 2018
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
Jun 21, 2017
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
May 23, 2017
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
Apr 24, 2017
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
Feb 16, 2017
Upper · Passed
LAW - Majority; do pass.
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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