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MT HB288
Bill
Status
Failed
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Courtenay Sprunger
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AI Summary
- Father's child support obligation begins at conception, with courts required to award support from the month of conception as determined by a licensed health care provider
- Child support proceedings may be commenced before the birth of the child, and orders or judgments may be entered before birth
- Mother may object to paternity genetic testing during pregnancy, in which case support orders are delayed until after birth when paternity can be determined, with potential retroactive support to conception
- If pregnancy terminates and the unborn child does not survive, the support obligation terminates and the mother must notify the court
- Amends eight sections of Montana Code Annotated related to child support, paternity establishment, and administrative procedures; effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Recognize obligation of fatherhood and provide for child support during pregnancy
Judges and Justices
Last Action
(H) Died in Process
5/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/23/2025
Full Bill Text
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