This bill amends Iowa's Code chapter 600B, which pertains to the obligations of parents for a child born out of wedlock. It establishes that the court is required to set medical support in accordance with Code chapter 252E and may order the father to pay for reasonable and necessary uncovered medical expenses related to the mother's pregnancy and the child's birth. The bill specifies that, unless there is good cause or an agreement between the parties, the father's payments for these expenses will be proportionate to each parent's net income as determined by child support guidelines. Additionally, the court may require the father to cover other necessary expenses incurred by the mother prior to the child's birth.

The bill also introduces a significant procedural change regarding paternity testing, stating that any blood or genetic tests for the child, mother, or alleged father cannot be conducted until after the child's birth. This contrasts with current law, which allows such tests to be ordered at any time. Other amendments include clarifications on the obligations of the father, the rights of the mother and child, and the processes for establishing paternity and support. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the support framework for children born out of wedlock while ensuring that the father's obligations are clearly defined and fairly assessed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 252A.6A, 600B.1, 600B.4, 600B.6, 600B.7, 600B.8, 600B.9, 600B.13, 600B.16, 600B.17, 600B.19, 600B.21, 600B.22, 600B.25, 600B.24, 600B.41