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MD SB195

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judicial Proceedings

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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