Missouri HB3197 mandates genetic testing at birth for paternity and child support purposes.
Missouri HB3197 requires genetic testing at birth for every newborn when a putative father is identified, paternity is disputed, or the mother or alleged father requests testing. Genetic test results are used exclusively for establishing paternity and child support purposes and cannot be used for criminal investigations without a court order. Paternity is legally established only upon receipt of a valid genetic test confirming a biological relationship of at least ninety-nine percent probability. The Missouri Genetic Testing Fund covers the costs of genetic testing for those unable to pay.
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