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

This New Jersey bill (S 3061) clarifies parental rights for children born to unmarried parents. It states that if a father's name appears on a child's birth certificate, he becomes a legal parent with rights and responsibilities - allowing him to request child support and custody arrangements through court. If paternity isn't established (no father's name on the birth record), the mother is the sole legal guardian. The bill also standardizes how paternity is confirmed (e.g., through genetic testing or signed forms) and ensures child support actions can proceed without additional evidence. These changes apply directly to unwed parents and their children in New Jersey.