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MO HB2692
Bill
Status
3/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
James Neely
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AI Summary
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Criminal nonsupport is reclassified as a class A misdemeanor only, removing the felony enhancement that applied when arrearages exceeded 12 monthly payments
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Jail time is prohibited as a sentence for criminal nonsupport convictions; courts may instead order community service under court supervision
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Driver's licenses are excluded from the types of licenses that can be suspended for child support arrearages, along with existing exemptions for Department of Conservation licenses
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Provisions allowing probation/parole conditions, work release programs, and incarceration for nonviolent criminal nonsupport offenders are eliminated
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The $20 reinstatement fee and proof of financial responsibility requirements for reinstating driver's licenses suspended for child support arrearages are removed
Legislative Description
Modifies penalty provisions relating to the offense of criminal nonsupport
Last Action
Referred: Civil and Criminal Proceedings(H)
3/30/2016