Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act
Congress Backs Rule Requiring Biological Fathers to Pay at Least Half of Pregnancy Medical Costs
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Would require states to set and enforce child support so a baby’s biological father pays at least 50% of the mother’s reasonable out-of-pocket medical costs tied to pregnancy and delivery.
- Costs covered could include health insurance premiums, deductibles, copays, and other similar expenses the mother has to pay during pregnancy and childbirth.
- The father’s payment would apply only if the mother asks for this support; it is not automatic in every case.
- Says these required payments should not be read as covering costs connected to an abortion, and it defines what counts as an abortion for this purpose.
- Would start January 1 after the law is enacted, with extra time for states that must pass new state laws to put it into effect.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
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GOP Lawmaker Pushes Bill to Ensure Fathers Cover Half of Pregnancy Costs
Reports on the Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act and highlights the 50% requirement for pregnancy/delivery costs (on request) and the bill’s exclusion of abortion costs.
Proposed U.S. law would require fathers to financially support pregnant moms
Roundup item summarizing the Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act: fathers would pay at least half of pregnancy and delivery out-of-pocket costs if the mother requests support.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act
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