1. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, and except as provided in Subsection (3), the office shall distribute:

   1. (a) a child support payment under Subsection 26B-9-312(2) or Section 26B-9-406 by electronic funds transfer; and
   2. (b) a spousal support payment for a spousal support only case under Section 26B-9-114 by electronic funds transfer.

2. (2) Distribution of a child support payment or spousal support payment by electronic payment under this section shall be made to:

   1. (a) an account of the obligee; or
   2. (b) an account that may be accessed by the obligee through the use of an electronic access card.

3. (3)

   1. (a) Subject to Subsection (3)(b), the office may make rules, pursuant to Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to allow exceptions to the requirement to make distributions by electronic funds transfer under Subsection (1).

   2. (b) The rules described in Subsection (3)(a) may only allow exceptions under circumstances where:

      1. (i) requiring distribution by electronic funds transfer would result in an undue hardship to the office or a person; or
      2. (ii) it is not likely that distribution will be made to the obligee on a recurring basis.

Amended by Chapter 83, 2026 General Session