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MN HF3406
Bill
Status
3/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Peggy Scott
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AI Summary
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Adds a new exception to voluntary unemployment/underemployment provisions allowing parents determined eligible for general assistance or Supplemental Security Income by an authorized government agency to not be considered voluntarily unemployed, with earned income (excluding public assistance) considered in child support calculations.
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Requires public authorities to provide written notice to obligors at least 30 days before reporting child support arrears to consumer reporting agencies.
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Allows obligors 21 days after receiving notice to prevent reporting by either paying arrears in full or requesting an administrative review limited to mistaken identity, pending legal actions, or incorrect arrears balance issues.
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Requires public authorities to report to consumer reporting agencies when an obligor has paid arrears in full or is current on monthly support obligations plus required arrearage payments.
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Mandates monthly reports to consumer reporting agencies consistent with credit reporting industry standards for child support.
Legislative Description
Potential income determinations and reporting of arrears provisions modified.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Health and Human Services Finance
3/19/2018