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NY A06057
Bill
Status
2/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kolb
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Child Support Military Modification (CSMM) program administered by the Commissioner of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance in conjunction with the Division of Military and Naval Affairs.
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Allows modification of child support obligations for New York National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty for more than 30 continuous days in overseas military operations or continental United States, excluding training exercises and disaster relief.
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Requires the commissioner to create an application form available on the office website and at military mobilization centers for eligible members to request child support modification based on military income differences.
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Permits the child support enforcement unit to file a motion in court to temporarily reduce child support payments proportionate to the difference between military pay and civilian pay during active duty deployment and for 60 days after deactivation.
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Original child support orders automatically resume full force and effect upon expiration of the temporary modification period.
Legislative Description
Enacts the New York state national guard and reserves child support modification act of 2017; provides for modification of child support payments in certain instances where the person called to active duty will experience a reduction in income due to loss of wages from a civilian job.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/3/2018