Right to Counsel in State Initi-

ated Parentage Actions (Amended June 14, 2024, to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.) (a) An alleged parent named in a state initiated parentage action shall be advised by the judicial authority of the alleged parent’s right to be repre- sented by counsel and such parent’s right to court- appointed counsel if indigent. If the alleged parent is unable to obtain counsel due to indigency, such parent shall have counsel appointed unless the appointment is waived pursuant to Section 25-64. (b) In cases under this section, a copy of the parentage petition shall be served on the attorney general in accordance with the provisions of Sec- tions 10-12 through 10-17. The attorney general shall be a party to such cases, but need not be named in the petition or summoned to appear. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 484C.) (Amended June 14, 2024, to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.)