HF102

HF102 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Circumstances under which the public authority must direct support to an obligee modified.

Related bill: SF1248

AI Generated Summary

This bill updates rules about when and how child support payments can be redirected from one caregiver to another. If a child doesn't live with the original caregiver and instead lives with another person (like when they are in foster care), parts of the support money can be redirected to the new caregiver. This will be done with proper notice given to all involved parties. The parties can contest the redirection if they believe the children do not live with the new caregiver, if the original caregiver needs the funds to maintain their home, or if they think the redirection isn’t in the best interests of the child. If there is a challenge, a hearing must be scheduled quickly to resolve it. If no one contests the redirection, it automatically happens the following month. If conditions change, such as the child no longer living with the caregiver or the arrangement no longer being in the child's best interest, the redirection will end, with notice given.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
March 26, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to	Children and Families Finance and Policy

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New procedures for providing notice of support redirection."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Requirements for notification timelines."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies circumstances under which the public authority must direct child support to an obligee under section 518A.46.",
      "modified": [
        "Grounds for contesting redirection of support updated to include child's best interests."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "518A.46"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on when redirection of support can be contested based on reunification plans."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references section 260C.212 in regard to a child's out-of-home placement plan.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "260C.212"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced in context of determining best interests of the child.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "260B.331"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced in context of determining best interests of the child.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "260C.331"
  }
]