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DE HB459
Bill
Status
6/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Dukes
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AI Summary
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Requires insurers authorized to transact business in Delaware to conduct data matches with the Division of Child Support Services before distributing settlement, judgment, or award proceeds to identify obligors who owe child support arrears.
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Permits the Division of Child Support Services to attach child support liens to insurance claim proceeds under settlements or awards for negligence, personal injury, workers' compensation, and other civil claims.
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Insurers, attorneys, and data collection organizations acting in good faith compliance with the bill's requirements are immune from civil liability except for willful, wanton, reckless, or grossly negligent conduct.
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Establishes that child support liens on insurance proceeds do not take priority over liens created under Title 19, § 2363 (workers' compensation liens).
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Makes technical corrections to Delaware child support lien statutes to conform language to the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Support Liens On Insurance Claim Payments.
Last Action
Amendment HA 1 to HB 459 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
6/21/2018