Child support enforcement and collection; terminate contract with private entity for and DHS shall perform.

HB 446 requires Mississippi to stop funding a private contractor for child support collection and enforcement by October 1, 2025. After that date, the Department of Human Services (DHS) must take over all child support enforcement functions previously handled by the private entity, terminate the contract, and avoid paying any penalties or compensation to the contractor. The bill also prohibits DHS from entering future contracts with private entities for these specific services, amending Mississippi Code Section 43-1-3 to reflect this change. This directly affects DHS operations, private contractors, and the child support system, shifting responsibility entirely to state management.