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IN HB1266
Bill
Status
1/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
Philip GiaQuinta
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AI Summary
HB 1266 Summary
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Amends Indiana Code IC 31-16-6-6 to set the termination of child support at age 19, except in specified circumstances
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Extends child support for full-time secondary school students until graduation from secondary school, regardless of age
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Continues child support during incapacity, upon emancipation, or if an 18+ year-old child has not attended school for 4 months and is capable of self-support through employment
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Allows parents or guardians to petition for educational needs support until age 21 for orders issued before July 1, 2012, and until age 19 for orders issued after June 30, 2012
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Permits subsequent petitions for educational needs even if initially denied based on the child being older than 18, allowing courts to reconsider on the merits
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Effective July 1, 2018
Legislative Description
Child support. Provides that the duty to support a child ceases when the child becomes 19 years of age unless the child is a full-time student in a secondary school.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/16/2018