Make Paternity Testing at Birth a Federal Law


Make Paternity Testing at Birth a Federal Law
The Issue
No U.S. state has a law requiring fathers to establish paternity through DNA testing at the time of birth. Too many women in America commit paternity fraud, causing emotional and financial distress for countless men and children. Establishing mandatory paternity testing at birth can prevent these injustices, ensuring that every child knows their true biological father from the start.
Paternity fraud is when a woman intentionally misidentifies a man as the biological father of her child, even though she knows he is not. Paternity fraud is different from unintentional misattribution, which may be caused by an accident, error, or sexual assault.
Paternity fraud affects approximately 3% (approximately 10.2 million babies) of all births in the United States, leading to significant legal and social issues (American Association of Blood Banks). By making paternity testing a federal requirement, we can protect families from deception and provide clarity for all parties involved. Paternity Fraud MUST be criminalized.
Sign this petition to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that mandates DNA paternity testing at birth nationwide!
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The Issue
No U.S. state has a law requiring fathers to establish paternity through DNA testing at the time of birth. Too many women in America commit paternity fraud, causing emotional and financial distress for countless men and children. Establishing mandatory paternity testing at birth can prevent these injustices, ensuring that every child knows their true biological father from the start.
Paternity fraud is when a woman intentionally misidentifies a man as the biological father of her child, even though she knows he is not. Paternity fraud is different from unintentional misattribution, which may be caused by an accident, error, or sexual assault.
Paternity fraud affects approximately 3% (approximately 10.2 million babies) of all births in the United States, leading to significant legal and social issues (American Association of Blood Banks). By making paternity testing a federal requirement, we can protect families from deception and provide clarity for all parties involved. Paternity Fraud MUST be criminalized.
Sign this petition to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that mandates DNA paternity testing at birth nationwide!
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Petition created on May 16, 2024