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HB20-1292

Uniform Parentage Act (2017)

Concerning the "Uniform Parentage Act (2017)".
Session:
2020 Regular Session
Subject:
Children & Domestic Matters
Bill Summary

Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws. The bill repeals the "Uniform Parentage Act" and enacts the "Uniform Parentage Act (2017)" (new uniform act). The new uniform act:

  • Clarifies establishment of the parent-child relationship, including the voluntary acknowledgment of parentage and the rules for acknowledgment or denial of parentage;
  • Establishes a registry of parentage;
  • Establishes procedures for genetic testing;
  • Specifies rules for proceedings to adjudicate parentage;
  • Makes provisions for assisted reproduction;
  • Creates requirements for surrogacy agreements; and
  • Specifies use of information about donors.

The bill makes conforming amendments.


(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Lost

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Rep. K. Tipper

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