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Requires that any father of an out-of-wedlock child be listed on such child's birth certificate
In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor David Weprin
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BILL NUMBER:S1444
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to birth certificates
Purpose
To require a father's name be stated on a child's birth certificate.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends subdivision 2 of section 4135 of the public health law by requiring a father's name be listed on the birth certificate of a child. A new section 4 is added which allows a father who is listed on a child's birth certificate to contest the paternity of such child.
Existing law
A father's name is not required.
Justification
This bill is intended to promote paternal responsibility. Requiring the father's name to be listed on a child's birth certificate serves to encourage and strengthen a relationship between a father and a child. In instances where birth parents are living apart from one another, it will ensure that a child has the ability to know the identity of his/her father. Additionally, and equally important, this requirement has a fiscal component. It will facilitate in holding fathers accountable and responsible for the financial support of their child/children. This bill will also help to determine eligibility for welfare benefits.
Legislative history
2011-2012: Senate and Assembly Health Committees
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This bill takes effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
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