Iowa HF511 amends paternity laws to include medical expenses related to a mother's pregnancy and childbirth for children born out of wedlock.

Iowa HF511 amends Code chapter 600B to clarify a father's financial obligations for children born out of wedlock. The court may order the father to pay for uncovered medical expenses incurred by the mother related to her pregnancy and childbirth. The bill also mandates that any blood or genetic tests to establish paternity cannot be conducted until after the child's birth. The court may also award the prevailing party the reasonable costs of the suit, including attorney fees.

Iowa HF511 amends paternity laws to include medical expenses related to a mother's pregnancy and childbirth for children born out of wedlock.

Iowa HF511 amends Code chapter 600B to clarify a father's financial obligations for children born out of wedlock. The court may order the father to pay for uncovered medical expenses incurred by the mother related to her pregnancy and childbirth. The bill also mandates that any blood or genetic tests to establish paternity cannot be conducted until after the child's birth. The court may also award the prevailing party the reasonable costs of the suit, including attorney fees.