HB288

Recognize obligation of fatherhood and provide for child support during pregnancy

Failed·5/20/25
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Montana HB288 recognizes a father's obligation to support a child from conception and provides for financial support during pregnancy.

Montana HB288 amends state law to recognize that a father's obligation to support a child begins at conception. It provides for financial support during pregnancy, including the ability for a mother to object to paternity genetic testing while pregnant. The bill also modifies existing child support guidelines and procedures, ensuring that support orders include medical support and are subject to review and modification. It emphasizes the importance of both parents participating in financial responsibilities from conception.

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Roll Call Votes

(H) Judiciary--To Table

20 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 6, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 12, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) Judiciary