AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 14-09-08.1, section 14-09-08.2, subsection 2 of section 14-09-08.11, section 14-09-08.21, subsection 2 of section 14-09-09.32, subsection 16 of section 50-09-02, and section 50-09-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to establishment and enforcement of child support; and to repeal section 50-09-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to enforcement of child support.

Updated formatting and language in how courts handle child support arrears notices and contempt citations to improve clarity and consistency.

Added provisions allowing courts to issue stays of child support accrual if it serves the child's best interests, and clarified that parental rights termination doesn't eliminate unpaid support obligations.

Clarified that child support continues for students until they graduate high school or turn 19, whichever comes first, with specific rules about summer vacation attendance and graduation ceremonies.

Changed requirements for contesting medical support withholding to require a hearing within 10 working days and clarified the grounds for confirming withholding decisions.

Corrected formatting issues and standardized language throughout the bill to align with current legislative drafting standards.