Monday, April 5, 2021

Fathers Have to Pay for Prenatal Care

A new state law in Utah will legally require that biological fathers pay half of women’s pregnancy expenses. Some states, such as New York and Wisconsin, have similar financial provisions for pregnancies.

The bill, signed by Gov. Spencer Cox (R) and sponsored by Rep. Brady Brammer (R), was well-received by Utah’s Republican-majority Legislature and will apply to “pregnancy-related medical costs” and health insurance premiums 

However, fathers will not have to pay for abortions, accept with rape or when the mother's life is in danger, which of course, means men aren't being totally held accountable. 

People who oppose abortion hope the law will decrease the financial burden of pregnancy. 

https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/546556-new-utah-law-requires-fathers-to-pay-50-percent-of