LB 1242 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Provide for the establishment and enforcement of child support for an unborn child

Nebraska's LB 1242 allows the Department of Health and Human Services to establish and enforce child support obligations for an unborn child upon the mother's request. The bill enables retroactive support starting from the month of conception (as determined by a physician), which can be collected even if paternity is confirmed after birth. It prohibits paternity testing for an unborn child if it poses any risk to the child's health. The support amount is determined by a court considering the best interests of the mother and child, without requiring paternity verification without the mother's consent.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Indefinitely postponed
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Jan 23, 2026
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Referred to Judiciary Committee
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Jan 21, 2026
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