Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB1451

Introduced
2/6/23  

Caption

Marriage and family; interest; past-due child support payments; interest rate; principal debt; effective date.

Impact

The bill has significant implications for parents who are involved in child support arrangements, particularly those who may face delays in payment. By increasing the interest rate, the legislation aims to encourage custodial parents to receive payments more promptly, while also impacting non-custodial parents to meet their obligations. Additionally, the bill outlines that certain monies not meeting specific criteria will not be classified as past-due child support, which could help clarify financial liabilities.

Summary

House Bill 1451 addresses regulations surrounding child support payments in Oklahoma, specifically focusing on the interest that accrues on past-due payments. The bill seeks to amend existing statutes to modify the interest rate applicable to past-due child support payments from 2% to a higher rate of 10% per year. This change is intended to provide greater financial incentive for timely payments and to modify the way interest is treated in relation to principal debt, effectively categorizing it as part of the principal amount owed.

Conclusion

Overall, HB1451 represents an effort to amend existing family law frameworks in Oklahoma, impacting child support obligations. Its passage could lead to significant shifts in how child support is managed, with potential benefits in enforcement but also with challenges that may arise from the stricter financial implications for those obligated to pay. As of now, the bill is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2023.

Contention

Discussion around HB1451 may involve points of contention regarding the fairness of the interest rate increase, as opponents might argue that a rate of 10% could potentially place undue financial strain on non-custodial parents, especially those who may already be struggling to meet their obligations due to economic conditions. Moreover, nuances surrounding the classification of what constitutes past-due payments might also raise concerns among stakeholders regarding compliance and potential legal challenges.

Companion Bills

OK HB1451

Carry Over Marriage and family; interest; past-due child support payments; interest rate; principal debt; effective date.

Previously Filed As

OK HB1451

Marriage and family; interest; past-due child support payments; interest rate; principal debt; effective date.

OK SB85

Child support; modifying certain procedures for modification of child support orders. Effective date.

OK HB2116

Children; support; father; expenses; effective date.

OK HB1783

Children; support; father; expenses; effective date.

OK HB2372

Civil procedure; defenses and objections; default judgement procedure; postjudgment interest; application of interest; effective date

OK HB1003

Motor vehicles; requiring child support payments in certain accidents resulting in death; effective date.

OK HB2130

Motor vehicles; requiring child support payments after certain vehicle accidents resulting in death; effective date.

OK HB2174

Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System; deferred option plans; interest; effective date.

OK HB1995

Medical debt; legislative referendum pursuant to the Oklahoma Constitution; Oklahoma Protection from Predatory Debt Collection Act; exemptions; definitions; rates of interest for loans or indebtedness and interest on judgments; conflicts with federal law; severability; ballot title; filing.

OK HB2717

Poor persons; Family Support Program; eligibility; maximum payment; amount; effective date.

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