Unborn Child Support Act: Financial Obligations for Fathers Starting at Conception
This bill amends the Social Security Act to include unborn children in the federal child support enforcement program, allowing mothers to seek financial support from the biological father starting from the month of conception. This means fathers could face retroactive child support obligations for the pregnancy period if the mother requests it. The goal is to provide financial assistance to mothers during pregnancy, requiring states to adjust their enforcement plans accordingly.
Key points
Extends the definition of 'child' in the child support program to include an unborn child (from conception).
The mother can request that the father's support obligation begins with the first month of conception, as determined by a physician.
Payments can be collected retroactively, even if paternity is established after the child's birth.
Establishing paternity for an unborn child requires the mother's consent and must not pose any risk of harm to the child.
The changes will take effect two years after the bill is enacted.
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