§ 15-8.1-613. Past liabilities.
(a) For the purpose of this article, an action to determine the existence of a genetic parent and child relationship is not barred until four (4) years after the child reaches the age of majority.
(b) A genetic parent’s liability for past education and necessary support and maintenance are limited to a period of six (6) years next, preceding the commencement of an action under this article.
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.