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Senate advances interstate child‑support enforcement bill after hours of debate on administrative powers
Summary
After extended debate about administrative paternity findings, visitation rights and ORS authority, the Senate approved the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (House Bill 296) and placed the bill on the third‑reading calendar by roll call (recorded votes).
The Utah Senate moved House Bill 296 forward after lengthy debate over interstate enforcement mechanisms for child support, administrative authority of the Office of Recovery Services (ORS), and protections for noncustodial parents.
Sponsor Senator Tanner told the chamber HB 296 adopts a model law to ensure continuing jurisdiction and to make enforcement and modification of support orders easier when parents cross state lines. "This type of legislation would…
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