HB 3348
Modifies provisions of law regarding child support program administration.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Attorney General Dan Rayfield)
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Bill overview
This bill modifies provisions of Oregon law regarding the administration of the child support program. It primarily focuses on requiring child support program employees to report suspected child abuse, updates language related to child support judgments and arrearages, and clarifies procedures for accessing financial records for enforcement purposes. The bill also aims to streamline the process for establishing and enforcing child support orders and ensures consistent application of child support guidelines.
Key provisions
- Requires child support program employees to report suspected child abuse.
- Updates provisions regarding the termination of child support judgments based on subsequent orders.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘Disposable Income’ for child support calculations.
- Establishes a process for providing notice to parties regarding support payments and potential changes.
- Allows for the assignment of support rights to the state for enforcement purposes.
- Permits access to financial records for child support enforcement under specific circumstances.
- Defines procedures for serving legal documents on obligors and obligees.
- Addresses the role of public assistance recipients in child support enforcement.
Who is affected
- Parents and children involved in child support cases
- Child support program employees
- Oregon State Agencies (Department of Justice, Department of Human Services)
- Legal professionals (attorneys, court personnel)
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
The Oregon Child Support Program seeks to modernize outdated language and make small adjustments to expand access to justice, with the goal of better supporting parents in supporting their children. Testifiers from various organizations, including the Oregon Law Center, support this effort, citing its potential to improve outcomes for families and children by streamlining processes and making the program easier to access. They argue that modernizing the language and expanding access to electronic delivery methods will enhance the overall effectiveness of the program in supporting parents in their role as caregivers. By doing so, they aim to ensure that all families have equal access to justice and services, regardless of their socioeconomic status or location within the state.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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