S.B. 2746 Summary

• Amends Section 571-52.2 to impose a fine not to exceed $1,000 (as determined by the court) on employers who fail to comply with income withholding orders for child support, in addition to existing liability for full amounts owed.

• Modifies Section 576E-16(c) to allow courts to impose a fine not to exceed $1,000 on employers who violate income withholding requirements, replacing previous reference to misdemeanor penalties.

• Changes Section 576E-16(e) to replace misdemeanor penalties with a fine not to exceed $1,000 (as determined by the court) for employers who refuse to hire, discharge, or take disciplinary action against employees based on income withholding orders.

• Clarifies that employer compliance with income withholding orders discharges liability "regardless of" whether the correct amount was withheld, removing conditional language.

• Takes effect upon approval with no retroactive effect on rights, duties, or proceedings that occurred before the law's effective date.