Clarifies law concerning parental rights and responsibilities and guardianship of minor child born to unwed parents.

This bill clarifies parental rights for children born to unwed parents in New Jersey. It states that if a father's name appears on the birth certificate and paternity is established (e.g., through voluntary acknowledgment, court order, or genetic testing), both parents become natural guardians with equal rights and responsibilities. If paternity is not established, the mother is the sole natural guardian. The law also allows any parent listed on the birth certificate to formally request child support or a custody plan through the court. These changes apply immediately to all unwed parents and ensure birth certificate status directly affects legal parental rights.