SB 163: Relating to parentage; and prescribing an effective date.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Modifies the ways that parentage of a child may be established. Creates a new presumption of parentage. Expands eligibility for establishing parentage by voluntary acknowledgment to certain persons. Allows certain persons to deny parentage of a child in certain circumstances. Modifies court procedures for adjudications of parentage. Modifies procedures for genetic testing to determine parentage. Specifies the process for determining the parentage of a child conceived by assisted reproduction. Prescribes requirements for gestational surrogacy arrangements. Creates a registry of donors of gametes and embryos. Allows donor-conceived children to access donor registry information upon attaining 18 years of age. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Health Authority for the Public Health Division to update forms and to update the electronic vital records system. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. August 8, 2025Effective date, September 26, 2025.
2. August 8, 2025Chapter 592, 2025 Laws.
3. July 24, 2025Governor signed.
4. June 30, 2025Speaker signed.
5. June 30, 2025President signed.
6. June 27, 2025Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
7. June 26, 2025Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.
8. June 26, 2025Rules suspended. Carried over to June 26, 2025 Calendar.
9. June 24, 2025Second reading.
10. June 23, 2025Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed C-Engrossed.
11. June 20, 2025Work Session held.
12. June 17, 2025Referred to Ways and Means.

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