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Fathers Must Pay 50% of Pregnancy and Delivery Medical Costs.

This law establishes a new child support requirement mandating biological fathers to cover at least 50% of the mother's reasonable out-of-pocket medical expenses related to pregnancy and delivery, including insurance premiums and co-pays. This change aims to alleviate the financial burden on mothers during this critical period. The obligation is established only if the mother formally requests the payment.
Key points
Biological fathers are required to pay at least 50% of the mother's out-of-pocket medical costs incurred during pregnancy and delivery (e.g., insurance, co-pays, deductibles).
The mother must request this support for the state to establish and enforce the child support obligation.
Expenses associated with abortion are explicitly excluded from this new financial requirement.
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Print number: 118_S_3485
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-12-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3485.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Biological fathers are required to pay at least 50% of the mother's out-of-pocket medical costs incurred during pregnancy and delivery (e.g., insurance, co-pays, deductibles).
  • The mother must request this support for the state to establish and enforce the child support obligation.
  • Expenses associated with abortion are explicitly excluded from this new financial requirement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Family Health