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TO ALL STATE IV-D DIRECTORS
RE: States' Implementation Status of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
Dear Colleague:
Enclosed is an updated matrix of States' implementation status for the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA). This matrix illustrates a national overview of all 54 states' and jurisdictions' legislative and implementation status. The matrix contains basic UIFSA implementation data of interest to States. This information includes States' enacted date, implementation date, state contact/number, code cited, adopted verbatim, etc.
To date, 46 States (District of Columbia included) have adopted the Act and 38 States have started implementation. States with legislation pending are: Connecticut, Georgia, Guam, Kentucky, New Jersey, Nevada, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands. As a requirement of the Personal Work and Responsibility Reconciliation Act of 1996 and effective January 1, 1998, all States are required to adopt this Act.
We encourage States to continue to keep us abreast as changes occur. If you have any questions, please contact Hope Butler of my staff at (202) 401-5466.
Sincerely,
________________________
David Gray Ross
Deputy Director
Office of Child Support Enforcement
ALL 54 States and jurisdictions are listed whether they have
adopted the Act or not.
Updates or changes should be submitted to Hope Butler (202)
401-5466.
UIFSA State |
Date |
Effective Date |
Adopted Verbatim |
Repeal URESA? |
Repeal IWW? |
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1. Alabama
*Title 30, Code of AL 1975, Contact: Patricia Johnson (205) 413-2006 Interstate Central Registry Jerilyn Raines (334) 242-9300 |
05/09/97 |
01/01/98 |
Yes |
Yes, using two year implementation period to phase out URESA cases in the system |
No |
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2. Alaska *AK Statute 25.25, Para 101 Contact: Georgette Crosa (907) 269-6837 |
05/31/95 |
01/01/96 |
No |
Yes |
Yes, in the process |
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3. Arkansas *Act 468 1993 amending Title 9 (Family Law) Chapter 17 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Contact: Mary Smith |
03/12/93 |
03/12/93 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
4. Arizona *AR Revised Statute (ARS) Contact: Christina Doss Interstate Central Registry: Mary Clayton |
04/20/93 |
07/01/95 |
Excludes provision for criminal bench warrant. Includes civil arrest warrant |
No, both statutes exist and will be used where appropriate |
No |
|
5. California *Senate Bill 568, Ch.6/Part 5 Contact: Kirsten Salomon Interstate Central Registry: |
08/04/97 |
01/01/98 |
Yes |
No |
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6. Colorado *Colorado Revised Statutes Title 14, Article 5 Contact: Andrea Baugher |
04/20/93 |
01/01/95 |
No |
Yes |
No |
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7. Connecticut CT has submitted UIFSA legislation twice...both times they did not succeed in having it passed. They will submit it again in the next session. STATUS UPDATE: CT passed their version of UIFSA...pending Governor's signature. Other information to follow once the copy is available. |
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8. Delaware *Part of DE Code Title 13 Contact: Diane Walters (302) 577-4868 |
07/15/94 |
07/01/95 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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9. District of Columbia Code Cited: Title 30, Sect. 341.1-349.1 Contact: Sheila Bradley |
11/07/95 |
02/13/96 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
10. Florida *Chapter 88 Florida Statute Contact: Patterson Miller |
05/01/96 |
07/01/97 |
No definition 19--added to end "or" as determined by the Attorney General |
Yes |
No |
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11. Georgia Pending |
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12. Guam Contact: Roger Wong Interstate Central Registry: Will be introducing legislation shortly. Legislation is in process of being revised and edited before being formally introduced. |
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13. Hawaii Contact: Geraldine Hasegawa Interstate Central Registry |
06/21/97 |
07/01/97 |
Yes |
Yes |
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14. Idaho *Idaho Code (IC) Chapter 10, Title 7, 7-1001 - 7-1052 Contact: |
07/01/94 |
07/01/94 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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15. Illinois *Implementation delayed until 1/96, therefore, citation pending Contact: Rick Saavedra Sally McKenzie |
05/10/94 |
01/01/96 |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
16. Indiana *P.L. 116-1996 Indiana Code (IC) 31-1.5 Contact: William Steffan |
03/15/96 |
01/01/97 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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17. Iowa *The Code of Iowa (252K) did not include a new chapter to implement UIFSA. Contact: Diane Dentlinger Interstate Central Registry |
05/21/97 |
01/01/98 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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18. Kansas *KSA 23-9, 101 et.seq. Contact: David Addington |
04/25/94 |
07/01/95 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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19. Kentucky: Failed to get UIFSA enacted in its last legislative session. They plan to propose UIFSA in the '96 session. UIFSA legislation passed but it will "ONLY BE EFFECTIVE" if we require States to implement UIFSA laws. STATUS UPDATE: Kentucky has problems with their legislation. The legislation has to be resubmitted, therefore, KY will not be able to start UIFSA. The KY statute had a provision that stated that when Congress mandated UIFSA, then KY could implement the provision. The chief statute writer for the legislature said that Congress simply stated that the State should implement UIFSA or lose money. KY has a choice, therefore, KY plans to take out the part that mentions enacted if mandated by Congress and to add any updates. KY plans to go ahead with the training of staff but will not be considered an UIFSA state. |
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20. Louisiana *Chapter I of Title XIII of the Children's Code, Articles 1301-1342 Contact: Gordon Hood |
06/14/95 |
01/01/96 |
Yes, except for minor variations in Section 316, Evidential Provision |
Yes |
No |
|
21. Massachusetts *MA General Laws, Chapter 209D (statute created new chapter for UIFSA) Contact: Laurie Ray |
02/10/95 |
05/10/95 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
22. Maine *Title 19 MRSA, Section 421-429B Contact: Jeff Young |
04/15/94 |
07/01/95 |
No, excludes direct wage withholding and registration of child support orders (not mandatory for enforcement) |
Yes |
No |
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23. Maryland *SLA, Section 10-301 through 10-347 inclusive, Subtitle 3, Maryland UIFSA Article, Family Law Contact: Dianna McCulloh (410) 767-7887 |
05/23/96 |
01/01/97 |
No |
Yes |
No |
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24. Michigan Code Cited: MCL 552.1101-552.1901 Contact: Bill Hart |
07/02/96 |
06/01/97 |
No |
No, however, decision to be made after 6/1/97 |
No |
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25. Minnesota *Chapter 518C, Section 518C.01 to 518C.36 Contact: Kathy Seitz |
05/10/94 |
01/01/95 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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26. Mississippi *Section 93-25-3 et seq Contact: Alethea Cross (601) 359-4868 |
07/01/97 |
07/01/97 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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27. Missouri *Sect. 454.850 - 454.980, Revised Statutes of MO (RSMo) Contact: Nancy Crocker (573) 526-5356 |
07/09/96 |
01/01/97 |
Yes |
No, but URESA not available for cases received ate 12/31/96. Pending cases as of 12/31/96 continues under URESA |
No |
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28. Montana *Montana Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 5, Part 1 (MCA 40-5-101 through 40-5-197) Contact: Mary Ann Wellbank |
04/13/93 |
10/01/93 |
No, excludes direct wage withholding |
Only as necessary to adopt UIFSA; not completely repealed language of URESA does replace URESA |
No |
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29. Nebraska *Nebraska Revised Statute, paragraphs 42-701 and 42-7, 105 (1553) Contact: Mary Pat Kelly (402) 471-9716 |
06/09/93 |
01/01/94 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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30. New Hampshire *HB 609/Chapter 263 Contact: Dawn Panzino |
06/19/97 |
01/01/98 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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31. New JerseyHas legislation (A-1337) pending in the State Assembly. The bill, as written, mirrors the model legislation in its entirety. As an aside, NJ is being very cautious in enacting this legislation, preferring to wait until Congress passes welfare reform legislation to see if there will be a mandate for States to adopt UIFSA and/or to see if there will be any substantive changes in the model law. As a result, this bill has been in the State Assembly since 9/94). Status Update: The UIFSA proposal is now pending the introduction of the legislative proposals needed to bring the IV-D program into compliance with the PRWORA, and is expected to be introduced in the State legislature this Fall. |
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32. Nevada Contact: Mary Mallison
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33. New Mexico *Article 6 of New Mexico Domestic Affairs (NMSA 40-6) Contact: Helen Nelson (505) 827-7237 |
1994 |
07/01/95 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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34. New York *Article 5-b of Family Court Act Contact: (518) 474-9092 |
08/12/97 |
12/31/97 |
Yes |
Repealed USDL |
? |
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35. North Carolina *NC General Statutes, Chapter 52C, Article 1 Contact: Bill Thompson |
07/29/95 |
01/01/96 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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36. North Dakota *North Dakota Century Code Contact: Edie Markhouse |
03/10/95 |
08/01/95 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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37. Ohio *ORC 3115 Contact: Rose Riley |
08/23/97 |
01/01/98 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, except to allow for procedur- |
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38. Oklahoma *Oklahoma Statute 43 O.S. 600-100 et.seq. Contact: Judy Johnson (405) 522-2550 |
09/01/94 |
09/01/94 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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39. Oregon *Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 110.300 - 110.441 Contact: Diane Pietrzak Support Division Bruce Barnett |
11/04/93 |
07/01/94 |
Minor variations; amended UIFSA limiting direct withholding to one withholding per obligor |
Yes |
Yes |
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40.. Pennsylvania *PA 23 PACSA, Chap.71 Contact: Dan Richards |
04/04/96 |
04/04/96 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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41. Puerto Rico PR is in the process of translating UIFSA into Spanish and passing a bilingual version this legislative session. Update: Will repeal URESA. Completed PRWORA legislation which includes all UIFSA and UIFSA language verbatim (Spanish will introduce a Spanish/English version, with the English prevailing in the event of translation ambiguities. Legislation is undergoing final review in Governor's office. While introduction date and legislative hearing dates not yet set, Region II was assured by Governor's legal staff on October 2 that legislation will be introduced and passed before session ends this year. |
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42. Rhode Island Code Cited: RI General Law, Chapter 15, 1523.1-53 Contact: Sharon Santilli (401) 277-3845 |
08/01/96 |
01/01/97 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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43. South Carolina *Title 20, Chapter 7, Article 9, Subarticle 5 of the 1976 Code Contact: Gordon Moseley (803) 737-5873 |
07/14/94 |
07/14/94 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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44. South Dakota *South Dakota Codified Laws, Chapter 25-9B Contact: Mark Close Program Specialist |
03/04/94 |
07/01/94 |
No, excludes direct wage withholding |
Yes |
No |
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45. Tennessee |
07/01/96 |
01/01/97 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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46. Texas *Texas Family Code, sections 159.001-159.902 Contact: David Vela |
06/18/93 |
09/01/93 |
Minor Variations |
Yes |
Yes |
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47. Utah *UT Statute 78-45f-100-103, 201-209, 301-319, 401, 501-502, 601-612, 701, 801, 802, 901 Contact: Nancy Adams (801) 536-8601 Kristen Lowe (801) 536-0347 |
02/29/96 |
04/28/96 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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48. Vermont *VT Statute Sec. 1 VSA Title 15B Contact: Andrew Warren |
05/06/97 |
01/01/98 |
Direct withholding: employers who remit w/w within 5 days have option to send payments to VT IV-D agency. |
Yes |
No |
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49. Virginia *Title 20,Chapter 5.3 at Section 20-88.32 through 20-88.82 Contact: Bill Brownfield (804) 692-2401 |
07/01/94 |
07/01/94 |
No, however, the intent of the Act has not changed. |
Yes |
No |
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50. Virgin Islands Intends to repeal URESA and adopt UIFSA verbatim. Will add section authorizing IV-D director to designate foreign countries as reciprocating countries. Enactment is expected prior to January 1998. UPDATE: Will repeal URESA. Completed PRWORA legislation which includes all UIFSA and UIFSA language verbatim (Spanish will introduce a Spanish/English version, with the English prevailing in the event of translation ambiguities. Legislation is undergoing final review in Governor's office. A hearing is scheduled in the VI legislature for October 14, 1997 (Region II staff will particiapte). |
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51. Washington *Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 26.21 Contact: Janet Wallace (206) 464-6916 |
05/12/93 |
07/01/94 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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52. Wisconsin *Chapter 769, 1993 Act 326 Contact: Kathy Fullin (608) 266-6859 Todd Kummer |
04/30/94 |
04/30/94 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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53. West Virginia *Code of WV - Chapter 48B Contact: Jim Dingledine (304) 558-3608 |
03/27/97 |
01/01/98 |
Yes, except for minor vairiations under extended personal jurisdiction and rules of evidence. |
Yes |
No |
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54. Wyoming *W.S. 20-4-139 - 20-4-189 Contact: Cheryl Wadas (307) 635-3365 Jim Mohler |
02/24/95 |
07/01/95 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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