This bill amends several sections of Nebraska's child support laws to allow the Department of Health and Human Services to establish and enforce child support orders for unborn children. Specifically, it enables the biological father to be held responsible for child support obligations starting from the month of conception, as determined by a physician, if requested by the mother. The bill outlines that payments can be retroactively collected, and the amount will be determined by a court considering the best interests of both the mother and the child. Additionally, it stipulates that measures to establish paternity cannot be taken without the mother's consent and must not pose any risk of harm to the unborn child.

The bill also includes various amendments to existing statutes, such as defining "unborn child" and clarifying the roles of county attorneys and authorized attorneys in enforcing child support. It emphasizes that the state will represent itself in actions related to establishing paternity or enforcing support orders. Furthermore, it repeals original sections of the law that are being updated. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the support system for children, including those who are unborn, by ensuring that financial responsibilities are established and enforced effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 43-512, 43-512.02, 43-512.03, 43-512.05, 43-512.10, 43-2924