VA HB1077 | 2022 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HB1077

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 12 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-02-11 - Continued to 2023 in Courts of Justice by voice vote
Pending: House Courts of Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Paternity; genetic tests to determine parentage; relief from paternity; certain actions; penalty. Provides that any person who knowingly gives any false information or makes any false statements for the purpose of determining paternity is guilty of a Class 6 felony. The bill further requires an alleged father of a child be informed of his option to request the administering of a genetic test prior to being entered as the father on a birth certificate. The bill further states that, in addition to any other available legal relief, an individual relieved of paternity who previously paid support pursuant to a child support order entered in conjunction with the set-aside paternity determination may file an action against the other party for repayment of any such support.

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Title

Paternity; genetic tests to determine parentage, relief from paternity, certain actions, penalty.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2022-02-11HouseContinued to 2023 in Courts of Justice by voice vote
2022-02-11HouseSubcommittee recommends continuing to 2023 by voice vote
2022-02-10HouseAssigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #2
2022-01-12HouseReferred to Committee for Courts of Justice
2022-01-12HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103900D

Same As/Similar To

HB1077 (Carry Over) 2022-02-11 - Continued to 2023 in Courts of Justice by voice vote

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
182208.1(n/a)See Bill Text
321257(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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