The bill amends existing laws regarding child support arrearages and the incarceration of parents who fail to meet their child support obligations. Specifically, it introduces the term "willfully" to describe the refusal of an obligated parent to pay past due support or to engage in or seek work activities as ordered by the court. This change emphasizes the intentionality behind the parent's actions, allowing for potential incarceration as a consequence of such willful noncompliance.

Additionally, the bill allows courts to temporarily release incarcerated parents to engage in work activities, provided that the release is under terms and conditions deemed just by the court. This provision aims to encourage parents to fulfill their financial responsibilities while also providing them with opportunities to work and potentially improve their ability to pay child support.

Statutes affected:
HB 1810: 9-14-233(e)