This bill mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) maintain an automated system for reporting child support arrearages in accordance with federal guidelines. The system is required to comply with the federal standards for reporting child support delinquency and is prohibited from reporting any arrearages that do not meet the established federal threshold for delinquency. Additionally, the bill specifies that the system must provide the amount of the arrearage to the agency that requests this information if the account is delinquent.

The bill introduces new legal language into the existing law, which is indicated by insertions. The insertions clarify the responsibilities of the DHHS in maintaining the automated reporting system, ensuring it aligns with federal guidelines, and providing specific information about delinquent accounts. There are no deletions indicated in the provided text. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 161:2
As Amended by the Senate: 161:2