19-7-27
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19-7-27.
Upon
the birth of a child to an unmarried woman in a public or private hospital, the
hospital that provides perinatal services shall:
(1)
Provide the child´s mother and alleged father if he is present at the
hospital the opportunity to acknowledge paternity consistent with the
requirements of Code Section 19-7-46.1; and
(2)
Provide to the mother and alleged father:
(A)
Written materials about paternity establishment;
(B)
The forms necessary to voluntarily acknowledge paternity;
(C)
A written description of the rights and responsibilities of acknowledging
paternity; and
(D)
The opportunity, prior to discharge from the hospital, to speak with staff,
either by telephone or in person, who are trained to clarify information and
answer questions about paternity establishment.