HB 1182: Child Support for the Unborn

Big Concept Arguments

• Proponents’ View: Aligns with protecting the prenatal child’s welfare—arguing this strengthens accountability and mirrors post-birth child support obligations.

• Key Concepts: prenatal legal interests, state interest in child welfare, potential enforcement of parental financial responsibilities even before birth.

• Yale: Making History

                              Cons

• Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Financial Support for Unborn Children
• The Unborn Child Support Act (pg. 84-85)

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