Purpose


The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12E-1.023, F.A.C. (Suspension of Driver License; Suspension of Motor Vehicle Registration), and the related form is to conform to s. 2, Chapter 2023-152, L.O.F., effective July 1, 2023. This law amends s. 61.13016(1)(c)1., F.S., to authorize a deferred start date on a payment agreement for an obligor seeking to avoid driver license suspension for delinquent child support when the obligor is participating in good faith in job training. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12E-1.036, F.A.C. (Administrative Establishment of Paternity and Support Obligations) and related forms is to implement s. 5, Chapter 2023-152, L.O.F., effective July 1, 2023. This law amends s. 409.256(2)(a)5., F.S., to expand the use of the administrative paternity process when the caregiver is the child’s alleged father.