Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act

This bill would change federal child support law so that states must set up and enforce a child support obligation requiring a child's biological father to pay at least 50 percent of the mother's reasonable out-of-pocket medical costs from pregnancy and delivery. These costs include health insurance premiums, deductibles, cost sharing, and other related out-of-pocket expenses. The obligation applies only if the mother requests the payment. The bill states that it should not be read to treat abortion-related expenses as medical expenses. It would take effect on January 1 of the year after it becomes law, with extra time for states that need to pass their own laws.

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Sponsors

• Ashley Hinson Republican sponsor
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