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HB 1014

Implementing recommendations of the 2023 child support schedule work group.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jake Fey and 5 co-sponsors

Washington updates child support calculation guidelines based on 2023 work group recommendations, effective July 27, 2025, affecting how courts determine payment obligations.

Effective date 7/27/2025*.
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Bill Summary · HB 1014

Legislative bill overview

HB 1014 implements recommendations from Washington's 2023 child support schedule work group, updating the state's child support calculation guidelines. The bill modifies how child support obligations are determined, likely affecting income thresholds, calculation formulas, or other parameters that courts use when establishing support orders.

Why is this important

Child support guidelines directly impact millions of families' financial stability and children's access to resources. Updates to calculation methods can significantly affect payment amounts for both obligors and obligees, making this a consequential policy change affecting household economics for many Washington families.

Potential points of contention

  • Retroactive application concerns: Whether the new guidelines apply only to future cases or also modify existing support orders, potentially triggering modification requests and litigation
  • Income threshold changes: Adjustments to how high-income earners' obligations are calculated could create winners and losers depending on income levels and custody arrangements
  • Implementation timeline: The July 27, 2025 effective date may create transition challenges for courts and legal professionals adapting to new calculation procedures mid-year

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

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