§ 15-8.1-601. Scope.
This chapter governs procedures and requirements of genetic testing and genetic testing results of an individual to determine parentage and adjudication of parentage based on genetic testing, whether the individual voluntarily submits to testing or is tested pursuant to an order of the court or an administrative agency.
Genetic testing shall not be used to challenge the parentage of an individual who is a parent under articles 7 or 8 of this chapter or to establish the parentage of an individual who is a donor.
History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act
Section 15-8.1-602. - Requirements for genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-603. - Authority to order or deny genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-604. - Genetic testing results.
Section 15-8.1-605. - Report of genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-606. - Admissibility of results of genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-607. - Additional genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-608. - Adjudication of parentage of child with alleged genetic parent.
Section 15-8.1-609. - Costs of genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-610. - Deceased individual.
Section 15-8.1-611. - Confidentiality of genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-612. - Precluding establishment of parentage by perpetrator of sexual assault.