AB 1643: Child support.
<p>The bill amends sections of California's Family Code regarding child support. It requires both obligors and obligees to submit personal information through a confidential electronic portal before filing a judgment or order, rather than within ten days after the court order. The Department of Child Support Services must establish this portal and include details about federal Title IV-D services.</p> <p>The bill mandates that all child support payments be directed to the state disbursement unit and authorizes courts to direct local agencies to enforce orders on behalf of minor children. It also requires obligees to submit personal information, which is considered an application for federal Title IV-D services unless declined by the obligee under state or federal law.</p> <p>The bill imposes additional duties on local child support agencies and may require state reimbursement for mandat…
| May. 14, 2026 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| May. 14, 2026 | Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.) |
| May. 13, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Apr. 28, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Apr. 27, 2026 | Read second time and amended. |