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HB 248UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Utah modifies family law enforcement, child support collection, and driver license suspension thresholds

Original title: Family Law Modifications

Last action · March 17, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Ray Ward and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

This law updates family law procedures by allowing the Office of Recovery Services to collect spousal support after child support ends, requiring electronic funds transfers for spousal support distributions, and establishing new interest rates and driver license suspension rules for child support delinquencies.

Why it matters

Parents owing child support face driver license suspension if they fall at least $35,000 in and have made no full monthly payment for 60 days, while families receiving public assistance will see monthly child support pass-through payments starting July 1, 2028.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Obligors owing child or spousal support

Obligors face mandatory driver license suspension thresholds at $35,000 in arrears, 6% interest on delinquent child support starting July 1, 2027, and continued spousal support enforcement after child support obligations end.

Directly affected

Obligees receiving child or spousal support

Obligees may request continued spousal support collection after child support cases close, receive spousal support distributions via electronic funds transfer, and benefit from pass-through payment rules starting in July 2028.

Directly affected

Office of Recovery Services

The office assumes new duties including conducting mandatory feedback meetings, submitting annual reports, enforcing spousal support only cases, and managing updated driver license suspension and interest accrual procedures.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When can the Office of Recovery Services continue collecting spousal support?
The office can continue collecting spousal support after child support ends if the requests it, until the spousal support is no longer enforceable or the obligee requests discontinuation.
What triggers a mandatory driver license suspension for child support arrears under this bill?
A driver license must be suspended if an individual becomes delinquent by at least $35,000 on or after May 6, 2026, has not made a full monthly payment for 60 days, and fails to request a timely informal adjudicative hearing after receiving notice of intent to suspend.
Does delinquent child support accrue interest under this legislation?
Yes, starting July 1, 2027, delinquent child support principal accrues interest at a rate of 6% per year from the date it becomes delinquent until paid.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

54 actions
  1. Mar 17, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 11, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  7. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  8. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ concurs with Senate amendment
  9. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  10. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  11. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House with amendments
  12. Mar 4, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  13. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
  14. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3nd Reading Calendar to Rules
  15. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table
  16. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  17. Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  18. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  19. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  20. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  21. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  22. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ amended
  23. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  24. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
  25. Feb 13, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  26. Feb 12, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  27. Feb 11, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  28. Feb 10, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  29. Feb 10, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  30. Feb 10, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  31. Feb 4, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0248S01
  32. Feb 4, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0248S01
  33. Feb 2, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  34. Feb 2, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ substituted
  35. Jan 30, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  36. Jan 30, 2026House
    House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  37. Jan 30, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0248S01
  38. Jan 30, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0248S01
  39. Jan 28, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  40. Jan 23, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  41. Jan 22, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0248
  42. Jan 22, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0248
  43. Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  44. Jan 14, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  45. Jan 13, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0248
  46. Jan 13, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0248
  47. Jan 13, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  48. Jan 13, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Voting Record

Motion succeededHouse2/10/2026Utah LegislatureOfficial roll call ↗

House/ passed 3rd reading

Total

75

Yes
66
No
3
Present
0
Not voting
6
Abstain
0
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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Sponsors

Ray WardHouse · District 19RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Mike McKellSenate · District 25RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Extension of Support Collection Beyond Child Support

The legislation formally establishes statutory mechanisms for the Office of Recovery Services to continue collecting spousal support after child support obligations have terminated and cases are closed.

Office of Recovery Services

Connected Entities

Health and Human Services Interim Committee, Office of Recovery Services, Department of Workforce Services and 2 more
OrganizationHealth and Human Services Interim Committee“Receives annual written reports from the director of the Office of Recovery Serv”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Recovery Services“Responsible for administering child and spousal support collection and enforceme”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Workforce Services“Coordinates registry and public assistance cooperation determinations.”Map →
OrganizationAdministrative Office of the Courts“Administers the Online Court Assistance Program.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Health and Human Services“Parent department for the Office of Recovery Services.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

le.utah.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy25
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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