Circumstances under which the public authority must direct support to an obligee modification

This bill modifies Minnesota's child support law to clarify when the public authority must redirect payments to a caregiver (like a relative or foster parent) when children live with them. It requires the public authority to send written notice to the child support recipient, payer, and caregiver detailing the redirected amount, children involved, and date, plus the right to contest the change within 30 days. If contested, a hearing must be held within 30 days, and payments stay with the recipient until resolved. The redirection automatically ends if the caregiver no longer receives public assistance, the placement agreement expires, or the court order ends. The bill affects child support recipients, payers, and caregivers in cases where children reside with a third party.