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SB 1231

RELATING TO PARENTAGE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Troy Hashimoto

SB 1231 modernizes parentage laws, ensuring all children gain legal recognition of their parents, promoting rights for biological and non-biological families alike.

Act 298, 07/07/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1409).
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Bill Summary · SB 1231

Summary of SB 1231: Relating to Parentage

Bill Number: SB 1231
Status: Act 298, effective July 7, 2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1409)
Introduced: January 21, 2025
Classification: Bill
Subject: Uniform Parentage Act

Purpose and Intent

SB 1231 aims to modernize and clarify the laws surrounding parentage in the state, aligning them with the principles of the Uniform Parentage Act. The bill seeks to ensure that all children have access to legal recognition of their parentage, regardless of the circumstances of their birth, thereby promoting the welfare and rights of children.

Key Provisions

  • Establishment of Parentage: The bill outlines specific criteria for establishing parentage, including biological connections, adoption, and assisted reproductive technology.
  • Legal Recognition: It provides a framework for recognizing the parentage of children born through assisted reproductive methods, ensuring that all parents have equal rights and responsibilities.
  • Dispute Resolution: The legislation includes provisions for resolving disputes regarding parentage, aiming to simplify legal processes and reduce court involvement when possible.
  • Rights of Parents: It affirms the rights of all parents, including non-biological parents, to seek legal recognition and responsibilities towards their children.
  • Uniformity with National Standards: The bill aligns state laws with national standards set forth in the Uniform Parentage Act, promoting consistency across jurisdictions.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Children: The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are children, who will have clearer legal recognition of their parentage, ensuring their rights to support and inheritance.
  • Parents: Biological, adoptive, and non-biological parents (e.g., those involved in surrogacy or assisted reproductive technology) will gain clearer rights and responsibilities.
  • Legal System: The bill aims to reduce the complexity of parentage cases, potentially decreasing the burden on the court system.

Procedural Timeline

  • January 21, 2025: Bill introduced and passed First Reading.
  • February 7, 2025: Referred to the Judiciary Committee (JDC).
  • February 11, 2025: Public hearing held; the committee recommended passage with amendments.
  • March 4, 2025: Passed Third Reading in the Senate and transmitted to the House.
  • April 16, 2025: Passed Final Reading in the House and agreed upon by the Senate.
  • July 7, 2025: Signed into law as Act 298.

Conclusion

SB 1231 represents a significant step towards ensuring equitable treatment of all families under the law. By clarifying the legal framework surrounding parentage, the bill aims to protect the rights of children and parents alike, fostering a more inclusive legal environment for diverse family structures.

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

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