The proposed bill seeks to repeal cost-of-living adjustments for maintenance and child support orders in Minnesota, amending several sections of the Minnesota Statutes, including sections 518.68, 518A.34, 518A.40, and 518A.41, while completely repealing section 518A.75. A new provision is introduced that specifies conditions for orders issued prior to January 1, 2027, and mandates a specific format for required notices for orders issued on or after that date. The bill aims to simplify the child support process by eliminating automatic adjustments based on inflation, thereby necessitating that parties negotiate or seek court intervention for any changes in support obligations.

Additionally, the bill revises child support calculations, particularly for parents with split custody of joint children, by introducing provisions that determine obligations based on each parent's percentage contribution to their combined parental income for determining child support (PICS). For orders issued before January 1, 2027, the court will calculate each parent's basic support obligation and offset amounts owed to each other. For orders issued on or after this date, similar calculations will apply with adjustments for future modifications. The bill also clarifies that unreimbursed and uninsured medical expenses will not be included in the presumptive support amount and outlines the division of private health care costs and unreimbursed health-related expenses between parents based on their proportionate share of combined monthly PICS.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 518A.75, 518.68, 518A.34, 518A.40, 518A.41