Relating to collection of accrued interest on unpaid child support by the department of health and human services

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 26, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 26, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2519
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2519 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2519 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary The Department of Health and Human Services will now be required to track and collect interest on unpaid child support. Instead of keeping separate accounts for this interest, the department can collect it without needing a court order first. This change affects people who owe money for child support.¹

Full bill text²

House subcommittee

Named January 26, 2026. On February 4, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Dan Gehlbach REmail
• Rep. Craig P. Johnson REmail
• Rep. Ross Wilburn DEmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Fiscal note

AI summary This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to collect interest on unpaid child support debts and allows them to do so without a court order. The total estimated cost is approximately $3.1 million in fiscal year 2027 and $1.5 million in fiscal year 2028. Of these costs, the state is expected to pay $1.2 million in fiscal year 2027 and $515,000 in fiscal year 2028, while federal funds will cover the remaining amounts.³

From the note: 0 million. 5 million, of which the State cost is $515,000 and the federal cost is $999,000. Figure 2 shows the breakout of the costs to implement HF 2519 for FY 2027. Figure 3 shows the annual, ongoing operating costs for FY 2028.

• Interest on Child Support Debts · February 20, 2026 · $999,000

Reading a fiscal note⁴

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