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MO SB153

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Shalonn Curls

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the age at which child support obligations terminate from 21 to 22 years old, unless the child support order specifically extends support for reasons involving incapacity or education.

  • Extends the age limit for child support during secondary school enrollment from 21 to 22, provided the child continues attending and progressing toward completion of the program.

  • Extends the age limit for child support during vocational or higher education from 21 to 22, if the child enrolls by October first following secondary school graduation and maintains at least 12 credit hours per semester with passing grades.

  • Allows automatic termination of child support obligations when the child reaches age 22 without further judicial or administrative process if the child support order does not specifically require extended support.

  • Maintains exceptions for children with developmental disabilities or physical health limitations that prevent carrying the standard course load, allowing continued support while enrolled in education regardless of age limit.

Legislative Description

Requires a non-custodial parent to pay child support until the child reaches 22 years of age instead of 21 years of age

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Seniors, Families and Pensions Committee

1/31/2013

Committee Referrals

Seniors, Families and Pensions1/31/2013

Full Bill Text

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