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B 26-0572

Child Support Improvement Amendment Act of 2026

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Matt Frumin and 1 co-sponsor

DC child support reform bill aims to improve enforcement, collection, and administration of child support obligations through judicial and procedural amendments.

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Bill Summary · B 26-0572

Legislative bill overview

Bill B 26-0572 is the Child Support Improvement Amendment Act of 2026, introduced in the District of Columbia by Council Members Matt Frumin and Brooke Pinto. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, with input from the Committee on Human Services, and has completed a public hearing stage as of March 2026. While the specific provisions are not detailed in the available action history, the bill's title indicates it seeks to reform or enhance DC's child support system.

Why this is important

Child support enforcement and collection directly affects family economic stability, poverty rates among single-parent households, and the financial burden on public assistance programs. Improvements to the child support system can increase compliance rates, reduce administrative delays, and ensure more consistent financial support for children whose parents are separated or divorced. For DC, this impacts thousands of families and represents a significant policy shift in family law administration.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement mechanisms and fairness: Changes to collection methods, wage garnishment practices, or penalties may be viewed differently by obligors concerned about due process versus advocates prioritizing effective enforcement
  • Guideline modifications: Amendments to income calculations, deviation factors, or award formulas could significantly affect both obligee and obligor populations differently across income levels
  • Implementation costs and resources: Expanded services or enforcement efforts require budgetary allocations that may face fiscal scrutiny or create administrative burden on DC agencies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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