1. (1) A proceeding to determine parentage may be commenced before the birth of the child, but may not be concluded until after the birth of the child.

2. (2) The following actions may be taken before the birth of the child:

   1. (a) service of process;
   2. (b) discovery; and
   3. (c) except as prohibited by Section 81-5-502, collection of specimens for genetic testing.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426, 2025 General Session