HF3299 Summary

• Authorizes public authorities to establish paternity, modify, and enforce child support orders without obtaining a judicial or administrative tribunal order, including recognizing orders from other states and ordering genetic testing upon request.

• Permits public authorities to secure assets for support debts through intercepting state/local payments (unemployment benefits, workers' compensation, lottery winnings), attaching financial institution assets, imposing liens, and increasing monthly support payments by 20 percent for overdue amounts.

• Allows public authorities to subpoena employers and other record keepers for employment and compensation information, with service requirements and objection procedures, and to seek court enforcement through the county attorney.

• Establishes procedures for administratively redirecting child support payments to caregivers when children are placed through voluntary agreements, court orders, or public assistance, with written notice requirements and a 30-day contestation period for obligees and obligors.

• Becomes effective January 1, 2011.