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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
Sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee
Topics:Courts & civil lawFamilies & human services
Same legislation: HF 2103
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 23, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 24, 2024
- Done: House committeeFebruary 6, 2024
- Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary When a child is born to parents who are not married, a court can require the father to help pay for medical costs related to the pregnancy and birth. These payments are usually based on how much money each parent earns. The court may also order the father to pay for other necessary items needed for the health and safety of the newborn.1
Read the official explanation
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. Additionally, the bill provides that the court may order the father to pay a separate amount toward any other reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the mother related to the mother’s pregnancy prior to the birth of the child, and incurred by the mother to provide essential items for the health, well-being, and safety of the newborn. The bill makes conforming and other changes in Code chapter 600B consistent with the bill.
Iowa Code it changes
Amends§600B.1§600B.13§600B.16§600B.17§600B.19§600B.21§600B.22§600B.25§600B.39§600B.4§600B.6§600B.7§600B.8
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