Unborn Child Support Act

# Unborn Child Support Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Unborn Child Support Act would allow states to require fathers to pay child support during pregnancy, not just after a child is born. Under this bill, a pregnant person could ask a court to order financial support from the alleged father starting from the month of conception, determined by a doctor. The bill would apply this retroactively, meaning it could be applied to pregnancies that already occurred.

Standard child support rules would still apply, including the requirement to prove paternity. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily affect pregnant individuals and alleged fathers in states that choose to implement it. It could change how family law operates in those states by extending financial obligations earlier in pregnancy. **Current Status:** The bill (S 230) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. Bills in committee may be debated, revised, or ultimately not advance for a full vote.