Kentucky Senate passed a bill allowing parents to seek child support for unborn children up to a year after birth. The bill has bipartisan support and aims to cover pregnancy expenses incurred before the baby's birth.
Key Points
Parent can request child support for pregnancy expenses up to a year after birth
Kentucky Senate passed the bill with bipartisan support
Legislation requires a time limit for retroactively seeking child support
Pros
Provides financial support for pregnancy expenses incurred before the baby's birth
Establishes a strict cut-off time for retroactively seeking child support
Cons
Concerns from abortion access supporters about potential implications on fetal personhood