Utah HB0216 amends child support calculation rules, including Social Security Disability Insurance and income imputation.

Utah HB0216 modifies child support calculation rules by including Social Security Disability Insurance in the gross income of a parent. It also allows courts to consider extra work hours as a pattern in calculating support. The bill specifies that income imputation can only occur under certain conditions, such as when a parent defaults or a hearing is held. It excludes certain benefits from income calculations, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0216 amends child support calculation rules, including Social Security Disability Insurance and income imputation.

Utah HB0216 modifies child support calculation rules by including Social Security Disability Insurance in the gross income of a parent. It also allows courts to consider extra work hours as a pattern in calculating support. The bill specifies that income imputation can only occur under certain conditions, such as when a parent defaults or a hearing is held. It excludes certain benefits from income calculations, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.