This bill amends Code chapter 600B, which pertains to paternity and the obligation of parents to support their children. It expands the ability to file a complaint for establishing paternity and support obligations to include not only the child's mother and other interested parties but also the alleged father and the child themselves. The bill introduces several conforming changes throughout the chapter to reflect this inclusion, ensuring that the alleged father can actively participate in the proceedings.

Additionally, the bill allows either the mother or the alleged father to request blood or genetic testing to establish paternity. It mandates that a party requesting such testing must file an affidavit with the court, which must allege or deny paternity and provide facts that support the claim of sexual contact between the mother and the alleged father. This legislative change aims to streamline the process of establishing paternity and ensuring child support obligations are met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 600B.4, 600B.41, 600B.8, 600B.9, 600B.11, 600B.13, 600B.14, 600B.16, 600B.17, 600B.21, 600B.22, 600B.24, 600B.15, 726.3