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House Bill 1009

Fathers could be ordered to help pay for cribs, diapers and more under approved bill

Brandon Smith

Under current law, courts can order fathers to pay for half of expenses related to medical needs surrounding childbirth – prenatal and postnatal care, hospitalization and delivery. House Bill 1009 expands the list.
House committee amends pregnancy child support bill

Violet Comber-Wilen

House Bill 1009 would allow courts to order fathers to pay for more expenses than before.