Child Support Commission Recommendations

Replaced the previous parenting time credit system with a new formula that provides parents credit for all overnights spent with that parent.

Revised the basic child support obligation schedule and interpolation method for determining support amounts based on combined gross income.

Updated income determination guidelines to clarify treatment of depreciation expenses and alimony obligations in gross income calculations.

Adjusted the monthly income thresholds that qualify for reduced low-income adjustments in child support calculations.

Added mandatory language requiring maintenance calculations to be based on potential income when a party is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed.

Clarified that the potential income determination exception applies specifically to parties who are physically or mentally incapacitated.

Updated the bill title to include an appropriation provision, indicating new funding will be allocated in connection with the Child Support Commission's recommendations.

Updated the definition of 'shared physical care' to require each parent to keep children overnight for more than 92 overnights for at least one overnight each year.

Replaced the previous parenting time credit system with a new formula that provides parents credit for all overnights spent with that parent.

Added new definitions for child support terms including 'self-support reserve' and updated income determination guidelines.

Updated the monthly incomes eligible for a reduced low-income adjustment in child support calculations.

Added seven new House co-sponsors (Bacon, Boesenecker, Bradley, Duran, Hamrick, Jackson, Lieder, Lindsay, McCluskie, Sirota) to the House sponsorship list.

Changed the document header from 'ENGROSSED' to 'REENGROSSED' to reflect the bill's current legislative stage.

Added a new note indicating the bill summary applies to the third reading unamended version as of April 28, 2025, clarifying that any future amendments will be reflected in a separate summary.

Added a new appropriation to fund the implementation of the Child Support Commission's legislative recommendations.

Changed the income threshold for parents caring for children under 24 months from one year to 180 days of incarceration before potential income determinations are excluded.

Added the word 'MUST' to clarify mandatory language regarding income determinations for voluntarily unemployed or underemployed parties.

Modified the alimony deduction calculation by removing the 1.25 multiplier and changing the language to reflect actual amounts received rather than calculated amounts.

Changed the income threshold for basic child support obligation calculations from $650 to $500 monthly adjusted gross income.

Added the Senate Appropriations Committee to the list of committees overseeing the bill.