"Fatherhood begins at Conception Act"; create.

HB 880, titled the "Fatherhood Begins at Conception Act," would require Mississippi courts to order fathers to pay for pregnant mothers' medical expenses during pregnancy and for two years after birth, specifically for unmarried couples. It amends multiple laws to extend a father's financial responsibility to cover the mother's pregnancy-related medical costs, including mental or dietary needs linked to childbirth. The bill establishes guidelines for calculating support based on the father's adjusted gross income, including specific medical expense coverage. The legislation died in committee in February 2025 and did not become law.