Attorney General and advocates press Council to pass child‑support overhaul to send more money to families Attorney General Brian Schwab and a coalition of legal‑aid and anti‑poverty groups urged passage of the Child Support Improvement Amendment Act of 2026, which would expand pass‑through of child support to current and former TANF families, change enforceability windows for arrears and propose phased modernization backed by federal matching funds.

A groundbreaking bill aims to transform child support collections, ensuring families receive every dollar meant for them instead of the government pocketing the funds.

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Subcommittee approves DHS rule clarifying child‑support enforcement for pregnant Medicaid recipients The Rules Subcommittee approved DHS updates that will continue referrals to child‑support enforcement for pregnant Medicaid recipients but bar sanctions during pregnancy and a 60‑day postpartum period; the rule also deletes the word 'forcible' from the good‑cause language and removes a 90‑day waiting period linked to RKids B/CHIP eligibility.

Arkansas is making crucial changes to Medicaid policy for pregnant women, ensuring they won't face penalties during pregnancy and establishing vital postpartum protections.

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Child-support overhaul debated: sponsors push formulaic parenting-time factor, advocates urge caution Representative Sabourin Deshauney reintroduced HB 17-62 to add a parenting-time factor to child-support calculations. The Bureau of Child Support Services said a vendor review is underway; legal-aid advocates and other witnesses urged reliance on the 2024 'special circumstances' change instead of embedding parenting time directly into the formula.

New Hampshire is on the brink of a child-support transformation as lawmakers debate whether to embed parenting time into support calculations—will this reform bring clarity or chaos?

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Alaska House Committee debates child support reform for families in financial distress Committee discusses House Bill 137 aimed at improving financial accountability for child support orders.

Alaska is taking a bold step to reform child support laws, tackling the financial struggles many families face due to unpaid obligations.

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Senator McCray introduces bill to reform child support impact on Maryland assistance programs Bill mandates full child support passthrough for Family Investment and nutrition assistance programs.

Maryland's Senate is on the verge of a groundbreaking reform that could change the way child support impacts assistance programs, potentially boosting financial stability for low-income families.

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New Hampshire legislator opposes child support bill citing housing crisis impact Legislator criticizes child support laws for worsening housing issues in New Hampshire.

A heated debate in New Hampshire highlights how child support laws may be pushing working-class families into deeper financial crises and housing instability.

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Testimony highlights child support challenges from Alaskan mothers before legislative committee Mothers testify on unpaid child support and advocate for legislative reforms in Alaska.

Alaskan mothers are bravely sharing their heartbreaking stories of unpaid child support, exposing a system that fails to protect their families and calling for urgent reform.

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Minnesota updates child support modification and parental rights regulations Minnesota outlines new rules for modifying child support and accessing parental rights records.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 2666 is set to revolutionize child support and parental rights, but will its provisions truly ease the burdens on struggling families?

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Lawmakers unveil $85 million plan to aid families and improve child support calculations Legislators discuss innovative bill to utilize unspent funds for supporting families in need.

Montana lawmakers have uncovered nearly $85 million in unspent funds aimed at transforming child support and family assistance—will this be the breakthrough families need?

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Georgia advocates push for increased funding to combat rising homelessness crisis Georgia faces potential child support collection backlog without additional funding for housing voucher programs.

Georgia's vulnerable populations are at risk as funding shortages threaten child support collections and crucial housing programs.

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Kansas committee urged to reject House Bill 2062 over inadequate support for pregnant families Kansas bill 2062 fails to provide meaningful support for pregnant individuals, raising financial concerns.

House Bill 2062 is facing fierce backlash in Kansas for its inadequate support for pregnant individuals, with advocates warning it could worsen the maternal health crisis.

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