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 incurred by the mother during her pregnancy and the child's birth. The bill specifies that, unless there is good cause or an agreement between the parties, any financial obligations imposed on the father for these medical expenses will be determined based on the net income of both parents, as calculated under the child support guidelines. Additionally, the court may require the father to cover other necessary expenses related to the mother's pregnancy and the newborn's well-being.

Furthermore, the bill 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 amendment aims to ensure that trials related to paternity are not held until a minimum of twenty days after the birth, or thirty days after the results of any tests are filed. The bill also includes various conforming changes to existing legal language to enhance clarity and consistency throughout the chapter.

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