Raised Bill No. 5420 Summary

• Extends child support obligation to children under age 21 who are domiciled in a parent's home and in need of maintenance, effective October 1, 2024, for cases filed on or after that date.

• Allows courts to modify, suspend, or terminate child support orders if a child marries, enters the military, or becomes self-supporting before age 21.

• Extends support for disabled children with intellectual, mental, or physical disabilities until age 26 (for cases filed after October 1, 2023).

• Maintains existing provisions for high school students aged 18+ to continue receiving support until grade 12 completion or age 19, whichever occurs first.

• Redefines "child support" in statute to mean support for any child under age 21 rather than under age 18, with corresponding updates to child support guidelines, health insurance requirements, and enforcement provisions.