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MD SB195
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judicial Proceedings
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AI Summary
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Extends the statute of limitations for contempt proceedings related to unpaid child or spousal support from 3 years to 7 years from when each installment originally became due
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Expands interception of prizes for child support arrearages to include winnings from sports wagering and fantasy competitions, in addition to existing lottery and video lottery prizes
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Creates an automatic lien against personal injury awards (up to the maximum lien amount) for child support arrears, with procedures for paying agents to withhold and transfer funds to the Child Support Administration
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Adds income protection for license suspension cases by prohibiting driver's license suspension if the obligor's income is not greater than 250% of federal poverty guidelines ($37,650/year), unless previously found voluntarily impoverished
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Requires employers to report independent contractor information (Social Security number, name, address, compensation rate) to the Child Support Administration within 20 days of engagement, enabling earnings withholding from contractor payments
Legislative Description
Family Law - Child Support
Motor Vehicle Administration
Last Action
Hearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m.
1/6/2025