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Utah House passes bill allowing DMV suspensions for some child‑support delinquencies after divided amendments
Summary
After floor debate and divided amendments, the Utah House passed House Bill 83 to let the Office of Recovery Services seek administrative suspension of a noncustodial parent's driver’s license in certain delinquency cases; the final vote was 45–16. Sponsors said the measure targets parents able to pay who refuse; opponents warned it could hinder employment and visitation.
The Utah House of Representatives passed House Bill 83 on a 45–16 vote, authorizing the Office of Recovery Services (ORS) to pursue administrative suspension of a noncustodial parent's driver's license in some cases of child‑support delinquency.
Sponsor Representative Julie Fisher said the tool is discretionary and aimed at parents who have the ability to pay but refuse. “This bill is targeted at those who can pay, who refuse to pay,” Fisher said in floor remarks, citing a state auditor figure that state arrearages total about $325,000,000. She emphasized ORS will use review procedures and informal hearings and that collections from the tool go to custodial parents rather than state coffers.
The bill originally allowed ORS to begin suspension…
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