2022 House Bill 5860

Establish that father is liable for half the child’s health expenses

Introduced in the House

March 1, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Mark Tisdel (R-45)

To require that when man who has impregnated a woman whose pregnancy expenses are not paid for by government social welfare programs (Medicaid), he must pay half the amount, including paying for the hospital birth of the child.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary