Federal Register #2026-22116

HHS rescinds obsolete child support enforcement regulations

HHS issued a final rule rescinding provisions of its child support enforcement regulations that it determined to be unnecessary, duplicative, or obsolete. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and its Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE). - Action: Regulatory update; this is not a procurement solicitation or contract award. - Scope: Removes provisions affecting State plan approvals and grants, State plan requirements, program operations, federal financial participation, performance measures and penalties, computerized enforcement systems, State self-assessments, Tribal child support enforcement programs, and computerized Tribal systems. - Regulations affected: 45 CFR parts 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, and 310. - Products and services: None requested; no OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are identified.

Description

This final rule amends Child Support regulations determined to be unnecessary or obsolete. It removes provisions addressing State plan approval and requirements, program operations, federal financial participation, performance measures and penalties, computerized enforcement systems, state self-assessments, and Tribal child support programs and systems. The rule applies to regulations in 45 CFR parts 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, and 310, and is effective November 30, 2026.

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