This bill amends several sections of Louisiana's child support laws, specifically R.S. 9:315.1, 315.11, 315.13, 315.22, and introduces new provisions under R.S. 9:315.14 and 315.22.1. Key changes include the establishment of guidelines for calculating child support, the ability for courts to deviate from these guidelines when it is not in the best interest of the child or would be inequitable to the parties involved, and the continuation of support obligations for adult disabled children until they reach the age of twenty-two, provided they are full-time students. The bill also emphasizes the need for clear evidence of a child's disability and the obligor's ongoing duty to provide support, while ensuring that the court considers the child's eligibility for public benefits.

Additionally, the bill repeals certain existing provisions related to child support for disabled children, including the complete repeal of Section R.S. 9:315.21(F). It introduces new requirements for establishing and modifying support orders, including the potential creation of trusts for a child's educational or medical needs. The legislation clarifies that the Department of Children and Family Services is not required to provide support enforcement services to families that do not qualify under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. These provisions are set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
HB770 Original: 9:1(B), 9:11(A)(2), 9:22(C), 9:21(F)
HB770 Engrossed: 9:1(B), 9:11(A)(2), 9:22(C), 9:21(F)
HB770 Reengrossed: 9:1(B), 9:11(A)(2), 9:22(C), 9:21(F)
HB770 Enrolled: 9:1(B), 9:11(A)(2), 9:22(C), 9:21(F)
HB770 Act : 9:1(B), 9:11(A)(2), 9:22(C), 9:21(F)