HB204
Sponsored By: James A Spillane (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Automated arrears reporting with safeguards
DHHS keeps an automated system to report unpaid child support. It follows federal rules on what counts as delinquent. The system tells a requesting agency if an account is delinquent and, if so, the dollar amount. DHHS cannot report an arrearage as delinquent unless it meets the federal threshold. This helps agencies and custodial parents get clear data and protects people with small arrears from being flagged. Effective 60 days after passage.
Child support program for families
The law creates the Child Support Program inside DHHS. It runs under federal child support rules. DHHS establishes, directs, and maintains the program. The commissioner can make agreements with people and other agencies. The commissioner can hire assistants, including people with legal training who are not licensed attorneys. Families owed support get more coordinated help. Parents who owe support face stronger enforcement. Effective 60 days after passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
James A Spillane
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
Daniel Popovici-Muller
Republican • House
Debra L DeSimone
Republican • House
Erica J Layon
Republican • House
Jim A Kofalt
Republican • House
Mark A Pearson
Republican • House
Michael I Moffett
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/29/2025; Chapter 52; eff. 07/28/2025
5/30/2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 59
5/13/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/08/2025); SJ 13
5/12/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025; SJ 10
4/17/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 17
4/8/2025SenateHearing: 04/03/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 15
3/26/2025SenateIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Children and Family Law; SJ 7
3/11/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA VV 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 4
2/6/2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/21/2025 02:00 pm LOB 206-208
1/29/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 01/21/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 10 P. 2
1/27/2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2025 02:00 pm LOB 206-208
1/8/2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 2 P. 10
1/7/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
5/12/2025
Introduced
1/7/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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