Requiring a man determined by adjudication or acknowledgment to be a child's father to pay retroactive child support beginning on the first day of the calendar month in which the child's conception occurred

The bill requires that a man who is legally recognized as a child's father must pay child support starting from the month the child was conceived. This applies whether the father is determined through a legal process or if he voluntarily acknowledges paternity. The goal is to ensure financial support for the child from the earliest possible point.

Supporters of the bill argue that it ensures children receive the financial support they need from the very beginning of their lives. By requiring retroactive child support from the time of conception, the bill aims to promote fairness and responsibility, holding fathers accountable for their children from the earliest stages.

Critics of the bill might argue that it places an undue financial burden on men by requiring them to pay support from a time when they may not have even been aware of the pregnancy. They may also express concerns over the potential for disputes and complications in determining the exact month of conception, leading to legal challenges and increased administrative costs.