Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-496

Scope and limitations of genetic testing

Known as the Connecticut Parentage Act

The act spans §§ 46–46 (114 sections).

(P.A. 21-15, S. 41; P.A. 23-189, S. 4.) History: P.A. 21-15 effective January 1, 2022; P.A. 23-189 amended Subsec

(a) Sections 46b-495 to 46b-505 , inclusive, govern genetic testing of a person in a proceeding to adjudicate parentage, whether the person: (1) Voluntarily submits to testing; or (2) is tested under an order of the Superior Court, Probate Court, family support magistrate or a child support agency.

(b) Genetic testing may not be used: (1) To challenge the parentage of a person who is a parent under sections 46b-509 to 46b-538 , inclusive; or (2) to establish the parentage of a person who is a donor.

Official source: Connecticut General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Connecticut statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.