MO HB220

Increases the threshold for criminal nonsupport from a class A misdemeanor to a class D felony from 12 monthly payments in arrears to 18 monthly payments in arrears.

Adds definition of "arrearage" to include failure to provide child support under an administrative or judicial order, and spousal support when the judgment also requires child support and the spouse is custodial parent.

Allows individuals convicted of a first felony nonsupport offense to petition for expungement after 8 years if they are current on child support, have paid all arrearages, and meet other specified conditions.

Requires periodic payments toward arrearages plus current support to not exceed 50 percent of the defendant's adjusted gross income after certain deductions.

Permits non-violent first and second-time offenders incarcerated for nonsupport to be considered for parole or work release beginning August 28, 2009.