AL HB581

Individuals convicted of DUI that causes the death of a child's parent or guardian must pay child support until the child turns 18 or graduates high school, whichever is later

Support amounts may follow standard Alabama child support guidelines (Rule 32) or be set by the court based on factors including the child's needs, the surviving parent/guardian's resources, and the standard of living the child would have had

Child support accrues from the date of the parent or guardian's death and is subject to income withholding orders

Incarcerated individuals have up to one year after release to begin payments, including any arrearage; payments continue past the child's age threshold until all arrearage is paid

Convicted individuals ordered to pay support receive no parental rights; effective date is October 1, 2026