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HB 4498

NEGLIGENT PATERNITY TEST

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jay Hoffman

HB 4498 establishes negligence liability standards for paternity testing procedures and results in Illinois, enabling civil remedies for damages caused by improper testing practices.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4498

Legislative bill overview

HB 4498 appears to address legal liability related to paternity testing procedures or results. Based on the title referencing "negligent paternity test," the bill likely establishes standards for how paternity tests must be conducted, reported, or challenged, and potentially creates civil remedies for damages caused by negligent testing practices. Without access to the full bill text, the specific provisions remain unclear, but it likely involves tort law modifications in Illinois.

Why is this important

Paternity testing has significant legal and personal consequences affecting child support obligations, custody rights, inheritance claims, and family relationships. Establishing clear negligence standards protects individuals from financial and emotional harm resulting from inaccurate or improperly administered tests, while also clarifying liability for testing laboratories and healthcare providers.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of liability: Whether laboratories, healthcare providers, ordering attorneys, or all parties can be held liable for negligent testing
  • Statute of limitations: How long after a test result individuals have to pursue negligence claims, particularly when paternity affects child support orders already in place
  • Damages and remedies: Whether damages are limited to testing costs or extend to consequential damages like back child support payments or emotional distress

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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