Please Note: The following summaries of legislation enacted during the 2004 Legislative Session were prepared by the Legal Services Division Staff for internal use by the Legislative Service Office.

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The bill summaries contained in this report were prepared as an aid to locating enacted legislation and as a brief recap of the major provisions of each bill. While the information provided in these summaries is accurate, the summaries are not intended as a detailed abstract and reference should be made to the enacted bills for more complete information.

Bill No.: HB0116 Drafter: MW

LSO No.: 04LSO-0405.E2 Effective Date: 7/1/2004

Enrolled Act No.: HEA0010

Chapter No.: 10

Prime Sponsor: Representative Ross

Catch Title: Acknowledgement of paternity.

Subject: Provides for notice to be provided prior to the signing of an acknowledgement of paternity affidavit.

Summary/Major Elements:

· Under existing law, the mother of a child and a man claiming to be the genetic father of the child may sign an acknowledgment of paternity with intent to establish the man's paternity.

· This bill specifies that before the mother and the alleged father may sign an acknowledgement of paternity affidavit, both shall be provided notice orally, including through the use of video or audio equipment, and in writing, of the alternatives to, legal consequences of, and rights and responsibilities arising from signing.

· The bill also specifies that if the mother or alleged father is a minor, the notice shall also include any rights that attach as a result of the status as a minor.