SB152 Summary

• Amends Arkansas Code §§ 9-17-101 through 9-17-905 to update the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act with comprehensive changes to definitions, procedures, and jurisdiction rules for interstate family support cases.

• Expands definitions to include foreign countries and foreign tribunals as parties in support proceedings, and adds new definitions related to the Convention on International Recovery of Child Support.

• Updates jurisdictional provisions, particularly regarding modification of child-support orders, continuing exclusive jurisdiction, and recognition of orders issued by foreign countries and tribunals.

• Adds Article 7 provisions implementing the Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance, including procedures for registration, recognition, and enforcement of convention support orders.

• Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2015, citing the need to comply with federal law requirements for the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.