Bill > HB0248

This bill modifies various aspects of family law in Utah, primarily focusing on the collection and administration of child and spousal support by the Office of Recovery Services (ORS). Key changes include defining "child support" to encompass spousal support when collected concurrently and under specific conditions, and establishing a new category for "spousal support only cases" where the ORS can continue collecting spousal support even after child support collection has ended. The bill also expands the ORS's authority to collect spousal support in these dedicated cases, mirroring its powers for child support, and mandates electronic fund transfers for both child and spousal support payments, with limited exceptions. Additionally, it introduces requirements for the ORS director to hold public meetings with obligors (those who owe support) and obligees (those who receive support) to gather feedback and report on actions taken, and it revises procedures for driver's license suspension due to child support delinquency, including new thresholds and conditions for suspension and reinstatement. Finally, the bill makes technical amendments to various sections related to support enforcement, definitions, and administrative processes, and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.

Health and Social Services, Justice

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