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This bill modifies Maryland's child support enforcement procedures by changing the circumstances under which a parent's driver's license can be suspended for child support arrearages. Specifically, the bill excludes individuals whose income is not greater than 250% of the federal poverty guidelines from having their driver's license suspended, unless they were previously determined by a court to be voluntarily impoverished. The bill requires the Child Support Administration to investigate potential license suspensions before taking action, giving obligors (the parents required to pay child support) the opportunity to request an investigation on grounds such as inaccurate arrearage information or potential employment hardship. Additionally, the bill mandates that after establishing a child support order, courts must send a copy of the guideline calculation and the order to the Child Support Administration. To determine an obligor's income for this exemption, the Administration may consider either the income at the time the most recent child support order was entered or information provided by the obligor or their employer. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and protection for low-income parents while maintaining child support enforcement mechanisms.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0015?ys=2025RS