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A state lawmaker proposed a measure last week that would require all newborns and their parents to undergo genetic testing to create a record should questions arise about whom the father or mother is.
For now, the bills future in the Legislature is uncertain.
Under the measure (A2609) unveiled by Assemblyman Gilbert Wilson, doctors or midwives or whoever delivers the baby would be responsible for conducting the tests at the expense of patients or their insurers.
While Wilson said the measure applies to mothers and fathers alike, "mostly this should be geared towards the father because with the mother, of course, there is no doubt."
N.J. legislator proposes bill requiring genetic testing for all newborns, parents to verify paternity | NJ.com
While I do have sympathy for men who are paying child support for kids who may not be theirs, c'mon. What percentage is that?
Do parents want DNA records of their newborns?
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