SB 116 Summary

• Repeals the old Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (sections 454.850 to 454.999) and replaces it with 80 new sections (454.1500 to 454.1728) establishing the updated version.

• Expands provisions to address international child support cases, including recognition of foreign support orders and establishment of the Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance (The Hague Convention).

• Establishes comprehensive jurisdictional rules for interstate and international support proceedings, including "home state" determination (six consecutive months residency) and continuing exclusive jurisdiction provisions.

• Creates detailed procedures for registration and enforcement of foreign and interstate support orders, income withholding orders, and modification of existing orders across state and international lines.

• Includes provisions for direct requests, central authorities for international cases, and procedures for Convention support orders with specific grounds for refusing recognition based on public policy and due process concerns.

• Effective date contingent upon United States ratification of The Hague Convention.