2346-S2 AMH HUTC 66

2SHB 2346 - H AMD 0284 Failed 2-18-02

By Representative ___

     On page 24, after line 12, insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 531.  EQUAL TREATMENT.  If the division of child support provides services, including waiver of filing fees and payment of costs for a guardian ad litem, to parties in a contested paternity action, the division of child support shall also provide the same services to the parties when paternity is not contested."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  Requires DCS to make available to a father who is not contesting paternity any services that DCS would make available to parties when paternity is contested.