U.S. Senator Steve Daines helped introduce the “Unborn Child Support Act” recognizing the humanity of an unborn child and providing expectant mothers with the option to receive child support payments.
“Caring for a child starts long before birth, and Montana moms need access to critical child support while they’re pregnant,” said Daines. “By supporting expecting mothers, we recognize the humanity of an unborn baby and ensure Montanans have the resources they need to choose life.”
Read the full bill text HERE.
The “Unborn Child Support Act” allows pregnant women to receive child support payments. It recognizes the needs of mothers and allows them to opt-in to receive prenatal payments, should they choose to pursue them via the court system. Specifically, the judges would be required to consult with mothers on payment plans and give mothers discretion as to whether or not child support payments will be awarded retroactively. The bill also directs all paternity tests be at the discretion of the mother and not be conducted if the test puts the child at risk.
The “Unborn Child Support Act” is endorsed by several organizations, including Concerned Women for America, March for Life Action, Susan B. Anthony (SBA) Pro-Life America, Students for Life Action, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), CatholicVote, Family Policy Alliance, Family Research Council, Americans United for Life, National Right to Life, Christians Engaged and National Association of Pro-Life Nurses.