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This bill establishes specific conditions under which a person can request a good cause determination to prevent or stay the suspension of motor vehicle, occupational, or recreational licenses due to unpaid child support. The bill allows license suspension to be denied or stayed if the obligor (person owing child support) can prove certain circumstances, such as being declared physically disabled, experiencing an extended illness, being a student referred by vocational rehabilitation, being incarcerated with no assets, receiving supplemental security income, having court-ordered physical custody of all children, or having child support directly collected through an income withholding order. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that certain conditions will not be considered good cause for stopping a license suspension, including unemployment, unverified disability claims, disputes about child support amount, denied visitation, or allegations of child support misuse. Additionally, the bill nullifies specific administrative rules related to child support services in the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare regulations. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause indicating its immediate importance.

Health and Social Services, Justice

Health and Welfare Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1051/