HB 1077

Abstract

Paternity; genetic tests to determine parentage;relief from paternity; certain actions; penalty. Provides thatany person who knowingly gives any false information or makes anyfalse statements for the purpose of determining paternity is guiltyof a Class 6 felony. The bill further requires an alleged fatherof a child be informed of his option to request the administeringof a genetic test prior to being entered as the father on a birthcertificate. The bill further states that, in addition to any otheravailable legal relief, an individual relieved of paternity who previouslypaid support pursuant to a child support order entered in conjunctionwith the set-aside paternity determination may file an action againstthe other party for repayment of any such support.