House Bill No. by Representative Chassion amends Civil Code Article 185, which pertains to the presumption of paternity. The bill specifically reduces the time frame in which a husband is presumed to be the father of a child born during the marriage or within a specified period after the marriage ends. The current law allows for a presumption of paternity for up to 300 days following the termination of the marriage, but the proposed amendment changes this period to 90 days.

This legislative change aims to clarify and shorten the timeline for establishing paternity, potentially impacting legal proceedings related to child support, custody, and other family law matters. The bill reflects a shift in the legal understanding of parentage and seeks to streamline the process for determining a father's rights and responsibilities following the dissolution of marriage.