S 230
119th Congress
Senate
In Committee
Unborn Child Support Act
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. · Jan 23, 2025
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Legislative Summary
Unborn Child Support Act This bill requires states to apply child support obligations to the time period during pregnancy. This requirement is applicable retroactively based on a court order at the request of the pregnant parent and a determination by a physician of the month during which the child was conceived. Existing state requirements are applicable to these obligations, such as proof of parenthood.
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).
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