This bill amends Code chapter 600B, which pertains to paternity and the obligation of parents for child support, to expand the parties eligible to file a complaint for establishing paternity. Previously, only the mother or other interested persons could initiate such proceedings, but the bill now allows the alleged father of the child and the child themselves to also file complaints. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for blood or genetic testing to establish paternity, allowing either the mother or the alleged father to request these tests, provided they file an affidavit with the court detailing the circumstances surrounding the alleged paternity.

The bill includes several conforming changes throughout the chapter to reflect these updates, such as specifying that the alleged father can be a complainant and detailing the process for instituting proceedings. It also clarifies the obligations of the father once paternity is established, including the potential for support obligations to be enforced against the father's estate. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline the process of establishing paternity and ensuring that all relevant parties have the opportunity to participate in legal proceedings regarding child support.

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