Ohio HB435 mandates genetic testing to confirm paternity for children born to unwed parents.

Ohio HB435, known as the Right to Know Act, requires institutions to offer genetic testing to confirm paternity when a child is born to unwed parents. The bill mandates that institutions provide free genetic testing to both the mother and the child, with the option for the father to participate. If either parent declines the test, an acknowledgment of the offer to conduct genetic testing must be signed by both parents. Institutions cannot withhold acknowledgment of paternity affidavits regardless of the test results.

Ohio HB435 mandates genetic testing to confirm paternity for children born to unwed parents.

Ohio HB435, known as the Right to Know Act, requires institutions to offer genetic testing to confirm paternity when a child is born to unwed parents. The bill mandates that institutions provide free genetic testing to both the mother and the child, with the option for the father to participate. If either parent declines the test, an acknowledgment of the offer to conduct genetic testing must be signed by both parents. Institutions cannot withhold acknowledgment of paternity affidavits regardless of the test results.