Unborn Child Support Act

Senate Bill

S. 230

119th Congress

Unborn Child Support Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Cramer

Senator

Republican

ND

Cosponsors

9

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Families

Summary

This bill requires states to apply child support obligations retroactively to the period of pregnancy. Upon court order requested by the pregnant parent, and with physician verification of conception date, support obligations would begin during pregnancy rather than at birth.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires states to apply child support obligations retroactively to the period of pregnancy. Upon court order requested by the pregnant parent, and with physician verification of conception date, support obligations would begin during pregnancy rather than at birth.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Unborn Child Support Act This bill requires states to apply child support obligations to the time period during pregnancy. This requirement is applicable retroactively based on a court order at the request of the pregnant parent and a determination by a physician of the month during which the child was conceived. Existing state requirements are applicable to these obligations, such as proof of parenthood.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Extends child support obligations to pregnancy period
Allows retroactive support from conception
Requires court order and physician verification
Applies existing state child support requirements
Increases financial support during pregnancy

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Pregnant parents could receive child support starting from conception rather than birth. This shifts some pregnancy costs to both parents and provides earlier financial assistance during pregnancy.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Families

Related Subjects

Separation, divorce, custody, support

State and local government operations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

230, 119th Congress (2025). "Unborn Child Support Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-230