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A bill to amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that child support for unborn children is collected and distributed under the child support enforcement program, and for other purposes.
1/24/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 230
Bill 119 s 230, also known as the Unborn Child Support Act, aims to amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that child support for unborn children is collected and distributed under the child support enforcement program. This bill seeks to address the issue of child support for unborn children by ensuring that the necessary steps are taken to collect and distribute child support payments for these children.
The bill outlines specific provisions for the collection and distribution of child support for unborn children, including establishing procedures for determining paternity, calculating child support payments, and enforcing child support orders. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for ensuring that child support payments are made in a timely manner and that parents are held accountable for fulfilling their financial obligations to their unborn children.
Overall, Bill 119 s 230 aims to provide support for unborn children by ensuring that they receive the financial assistance they need from both parents. By amending the Social Security Act to include provisions for child support for unborn children, this bill seeks to protect the rights and well-being of these children and ensure that they receive the support they are entitled to.
The bill outlines specific provisions for the collection and distribution of child support for unborn children, including establishing procedures for determining paternity, calculating child support payments, and enforcing child support orders. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for ensuring that child support payments are made in a timely manner and that parents are held accountable for fulfilling their financial obligations to their unborn children.
Overall, Bill 119 s 230 aims to provide support for unborn children by ensuring that they receive the financial assistance they need from both parents. By amending the Social Security Act to include provisions for child support for unborn children, this bill seeks to protect the rights and well-being of these children and ensure that they receive the support they are entitled to.
Congressional Summary of S 230
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.
Current Status of Bill S 230
Bill S 230 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill S 230 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2025. Bill S 230's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 23, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 230
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
9Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 230
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 230
A bill to amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that child support for unborn children is collected and distributed under the child support enforcement program, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that child support for unborn children is collected and distributed under the child support enforcement program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 230
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