Senate rejects prenatal-support measure that would extend support before birth

May 9, 2025

A bill to establish 'prenatal support'—a requirement for financial support during pregnancy analogous to child support—drew heated debate on definition, timing and paternity safeguards and failed after division voting in the chamber.

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The senate considered Senate Bill 2.17, which would add a prenatal-support provision to state child-support law to require financial support for pregnant people during pregnancy.

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