(a)  A signatory may rescind an acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage under this chapter by commencing a court proceeding before the earlier of:

(1)  Sixty (60) days after the effective date of the acknowledgment or denial, as provided in § 15-8.1-304; or

(2)  The date of the first hearing before a court in a proceeding, to which the signatory is a party, to adjudicate an issue relating to the child, including a proceeding that establishes child support.

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 15-8.1-307

  • Birth: includes stillbirth and fetal death. See Rhode Island General Laws 15-8.1-102
  • Child: means an individual of any age whose parentage may be determined pursuant to this chapter. See Rhode Island General Laws 15-8.1-102
  • Parentage: means the legal relationship between a child and a parent as established under this chapter. See Rhode Island General Laws 15-8.1-102
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Signatory: means an individual who signs a record. See Rhode Island General Laws 15-8.1-102

(b)  If an acknowledgment of parentage is rescinded under this section, any associated denial of parentage becomes invalid, and the department of human services shall notify:

(1)  The individual who gave birth to the child;

(2)  Any individual who signed a denial of parentage of the child; and

(3)  The department of vital records that the acknowledgment of parentage has been rescinded. Failure to provide notice as required by this section does not affect the validity of the rescission.

History of Section.
P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.