S.2126

Removes the requirement that families consent to, and cooperate with the department of human services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition of eligibility for child care assistance.

Chamber Passed·5/7/26
Introduced Text

Removes consent requirement for establishing paternity and enforcing child support orders for child care assistance eligibility.

This bill eliminates the need for families to consent to and cooperate with the Department of Human Services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition for receiving child care assistance. Families can now access child care assistance without having to fulfill these requirements. This change takes effect upon passage of the bill.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–0 · May 7
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 8

House

Referred to House Finance

May 7

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 1

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)