Bill > S230

This bill, titled the "Unborn Child Support Act," proposes significant changes to child support enforcement regulations by expanding the definition of a child to include unborn children. Specifically, the bill would require state child support enforcement programs to establish and enforce child support obligations for biological fathers of unborn children, starting from the first month of conception. These obligations would only be initiated if the mother requests support and would be determined by a court in consultation with the mother, taking into account the best interests of the mother and child. Importantly, the bill stipulates that any paternity establishment measures must have the mother's consent and cannot pose any risk to the unborn child. The bill defines an "unborn child" as a member of the homo sapiens species at any stage of development while in the womb. The proposed changes would limit waiver authorities for experimental or demonstration projects related to child support enforcement, preventing modifications to these new provisions. The amendments would take effect two years after the enactment of the Act and would apply to child support payments for calendar quarters beginning after that date, effectively creating a new legal framework for supporting pregnant women and unborn children through the child support system.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/230/all-info