Bill
HF 817
Overview: HF 817, "A bill for an act relating to the distribution of child support owed to a decedent by affidavit", Introduced, referred to Judiciary, Introduced on March 06, 2025
Overview: HF 817, "A bill for an act relating to the distribution of child support owed to a decedent by affidavit", Introduced, referred to Judiciary, Introduced on March 06, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to establish a process for the distribution of child support owed to a decedent (a person who has died) through the use of an affidavit.
Key Provisions:
- Allows the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a decedent to collect any unpaid child support owed to the decedent by submitting an affidavit to the court
- Specifies the required information to be included in the affidavit, such as the decedent's name, date of death, and the amount of unpaid child support
- Requires the court to review the affidavit and, if approved, order the distribution of the unpaid child support to the appropriate party
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Surviving family members of a decedent who was owed child support will be able to collect the unpaid amounts through the affidavit process
- The court system will be responsible for reviewing and approving the affidavits for the distribution of child support
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been introduced and referred to the Judiciary committee. If passed, the affidavit process for the distribution of unpaid child support owed to a decedent would be established.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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