Senate Bill 464 Summary

• Amends Arkansas Code § 9-14-105(b)(4) to add "Transitional Employment Assistance" to the list of assistance programs that qualify the Office of Child Support Enforcement to petition for child support collection.

• Modifies Arkansas Code § 9-14-107(b) to change language from "shall" to "may" regarding whether a change in a parent's ability to provide health insurance constitutes a material change of circumstances for child support modification.

• Defines "ability to provide health insurance" as a parent's capacity to obtain health insurance through an employer or other group health insurance plan.

• Establishes that Medicaid eligibility or receipt cannot be considered adequate provision for a child's health care needs in child support awards.