The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding child support obligations and paternity in Arizona. Under the new provisions, if subsequent genetic testing confirms that a presumed father is not the biological father of a child, the court would have the authority to terminate the child support obligation of that presumed father. This change would be reflected in the insertion of language that allows for the termination of support obligations based on genetic testing results, thereby negating the presumption of paternity and associated financial responsibilities.

Additionally, the bill would make technical changes to existing language, such as clarifying the conditions under which a man is presumed to be the father of a child and updating the terminology used in the statutes. Specifically, it would replace certain phrases and clarify the process for rebutting paternity presumptions. Overall, the bill aims to provide a clearer legal framework for addressing paternity and child support obligations in light of genetic testing outcomes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-503, 25-814, 44-6852, 35-146, 35-147, 25-531, 46-407, 25-1202, 25-504, 25-505.01, 25-501, 25-320