This bill amends Chapter 14, Title 7 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 7-1406A, which establishes specific provisions for determining "good cause" in license suspension proceedings related to child support obligations. Under this new section, a motor vehicle or occupational license suspension can be denied or stayed if the obligor demonstrates certain conditions, such as being physically disabled, experiencing an extended illness, being a student referred by a competent authority, being incarcerated without assets, receiving supplemental security income, having court-ordered physical custody of children, or having child support collected directly from income. For recreational licenses, a stay can be granted if the obligor is receiving supplemental security income or has court-ordered physical custody of children.
Additionally, the bill specifies that certain conditions, such as unemployment or claims of excessive child support obligations, do not qualify as good cause for denying or staying a license suspension. Furthermore, it nullifies specific administrative rules from IDAPA 16.03.03 related to Child Support Services, rendering them ineffective after the bill's effective date of July 1, 2025. An emergency clause is included to ensure the bill takes effect on this date.