Bill
SF 1248
SF 1248 sets when the public child support agency must direct support to an obligee modification, affecting custodial parents, noncustodial parents, and how orders are updated.
SF 1248 — Circumstances under which the public authority must direct support to an obligee modification
Overview
- Bill number: SF 1248
- Title: Circumstances under which the public authority must direct support to an obligee modification
- Subject: Children and families; Children, Youth and Families Department
- Purpose (as stated by title): To specify the circumstances under which the public authority must direct support to an obligee modification
- Status: Introduced and first read on February 10, 2025; referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
- Companion: HF 102 (House of Representatives)
What is known from the provided information
- The bill appears to address how and when the state public authority (likely the child support enforcement agency) must direct or direct the handling of support to an obligee (the recipient of support, typically the custodial parent) in the context of modification proceedings.
- It is positioned within the family/domestic relations area, specifically relating to children and families and the Children, Youth and Families Department.
- The Senate file (SF) is at the introduction stage and has been referred to two committees: Judiciary and Public Safety.
- A companion measure exists in the House as HF 102, indicating parallel consideration in both chambers.
Key provisions (current status)
- No text of the bill has been provided here. As a result, specific provisions, criteria, definitions, procedures, and any changes to existing law are not available in this summary.
- The exact language would determine:
- What qualifies as a circumstance requiring direct support to an obligee modification
- Any required timelines, process steps, or agency actions
- Interaction with court orders, petitions for modification, and enforcement mechanisms
- Fiscal or administrative implications for the public authority and counties
Who would be affected
- Obligees (typically custodial parents) who receive child support
- Obligors (the noncustodial parent who owes support)
- The public authority or child support enforcement agency responsible for administering support and modifications
- Courts and local/counties that administer or enforce support orders
- Potentially families and children impacted by modifications to support arrangements
Procedural and timeline notes
- Introduction date: February 10, 2025
- Initial action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (no further committee actions listed in the provided information)
- Legislative pathway: Senate SF 1248; companion HF 102 indicates parallel House consideration
- Next steps for readers: Monitor committee hearings, read the bill text when published, review any amendments, and check fiscal notes or analyses for potential costs or savings
What to watch for
- The exact criteria that trigger a requirement for directing support to an obligee modification
- Any changes to the sequence of modification petitions, notice requirements, or enforcement procedures
- Fiscal impact on state and local agencies and any anticipated implementation costs
- Interaction with existing child support guidelines and modification standards
For more information
- Check the Minnesota Legislature website for the full bill text, fiscal notes, and scheduled hearings
- Track HF 102 (the companion bill) for updates in the House
- Look for any public analysis from the Judiciary or Public Safety committees once available
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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