HI SB1232

Amends Hawaii's child support enforcement law to expand the definition of "other state" to include federally recognized Indian tribes operating under Title IV-D programs and foreign countries with reciprocal child support arrangements.

Authorizes the state child support enforcement agency to cooperate with tribal agencies and foreign jurisdictions in locating absent parents, establishing paternity, and securing compliance with support orders.

Updates references throughout the statute to clarify that child support services can be provided to and received from "any other state or agency administering a program under Title IV-D" including tribal and foreign entities.

Allows tribal and foreign child support agencies to enforce liens, intercept payments, and access state records and employment information on obligors in the same manner as other state agencies.

Takes effect upon approval.