HF 2103: Relating to a father’s obligation for payment of expenses including those related to a mother’s pregnancy and the birth of a child born out of wedlock

What it does

This bill relates to the obligation of parents of a child born out of wedlock for support. The bill amends Code chapter 600B (paternity and obligation for support) to provide that the court shall establish medical support pursuant to Code chapter 252E (medical support) and may order the payment of the reasonable and necessary uncovered medical expenses incurred by or for the mother in connection with the mother’s pregnancy and the birth of the child.21B (orders for child support and medical support) and shall take into account any amount the father previously paid toward such expenses.

House subcommittee · named January 24, 2024

• Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Steven Holt (R) · steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Pulse Life Advocates; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation

In plain words

1. January 23, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 24, 2024House subcommittee named: Wills, J., Holt and Srinivas
3. January 30, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 6, 2024Approved by the House committee
5. February 7, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2363