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This bill introduces a comprehensive mechanism to help collect child support by leveraging the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program. Under the new provisions, the child support agency will provide the Department of Revenue with a list of individuals who are behind on child support payments and are potentially eligible for a PFD between January and March each year. If these individuals do not submit their own dividend application by March 31, the Department of Revenue will automatically file an application on their behalf. When such an application results in a dividend, the funds will be distributed directly to the individuals owed child support. The department will deduct seven percent of the dividend to cover administrative costs. The bill also includes several protections and modifications, such as presuming previous dividend recipients remain eligible, exempting these automatically filed dividends from certain collection procedures, and preventing various state agencies from claiming these dividends. These changes apply to the 2025 qualifying year for the 2026 dividend year and thereafter, with the goal of ensuring child support obligations are more effectively met while maintaining a streamlined process for both the individuals in arrears and those owed child support.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB12