This bill mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) establish and maintain an automated system for reporting child support delinquencies that adheres to federal guidelines. Specifically, the bill stipulates that the DHHS shall not report any arrearage as delinquent unless it meets the applicable federal threshold. Additionally, the system is required to provide the requesting agency with the dollar amount of the arrearage when an account is deemed delinquent.

The bill amends RSA 161:2, XIV by inserting new language that emphasizes compliance with federal standards for child support reporting. The new provisions include the establishment of an automated reporting system and the requirement to report the amount of arrearage to requesting agencies. There are no deletions from the current law in this bill. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of July 28, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 161:2
Version adopted by both bodies: 161:2
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 161:2