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H.B. 248 Family Law Modifications

Became lawWritten by Rep. Raymond P. Ward · carried in the Senate by Sen. Michael K. McKell

  1. Introduced
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. Senate committee
  5. Senate vote
  6. Signed into law

What this bill does

The bill lets the state Office of Recovery Services keep collecting court-ordered spousal support after child support ends, within the original order's time limit. It also charges 6% simple interest on unpaid child support and lets the state start driver's license action once a parent owes $35,000 or more unless the parent arranges payment or explains inability to pay.

Plain-English summary written by AI from the sponsor’s presentation in committee and on the floor. Check the official text below.

Official description
  • defines terms
  • modifies the duties of the Office of Recovery Services with regard to spousal support
  • requires the director of the Office of Recovery Services to hold certain meetings for obligees and obligors and places a sunset date on the requirement
  • creates a reporting requirement for the director of the Office of Recovery Services and places a sunset date on the reporting requirement
  • addresses the collection of spousal support by the Office of Recovery Services after a child support obligation ends
  • allows a certain amount of money from a monthly child support payment to pass through to a family who is receiving public assistance on and after July 1, 2028
  • addresses the suspension of a driver license by the Office of Recovery Services, including the suspension of an individual's driver license when the individual is in arrears of at least $35,000
  • modifies the information provided by the Online Court Assistance Program
  • provides that a delinquent payment for child support accrues interest on and after July 1, 2027
  • makes technical and conforming changes
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What it costs you

From the bill's latest official fiscal note, counting the state's tax funds (General, Income Tax, Education, Uniform School, and Transportation) in the first full budget year after the session. Some bills take effect partway through that year, so later years can be larger; the note shows each year. Household count: U.S. Census Bureau. An average is a starting point, not your bill.

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