CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Directs insurers to conduct data matches and to withhold and remit certain insurance and settlement payments to satisfy child support obligations (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 720.
Summary
The bill requires insurance companies to compare their records with child support data and to withhold and send any applicable insurance or settlement payments to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) to cover child support debts. After DCF receives such payments, it must check the amount owed and return any overpayment to the claimant within sixty days. This aims to improve collection of child support owed to custodial parents.
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