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MS HB720

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Sam Mims

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 93-9-15 of the Mississippi Code to replace the reference from the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
  • Maintains all existing remedies for enforcement of child support, spousal support for pregnancy and confinement, education expenses, and funeral expenses for legitimate children
  • Preserves court jurisdiction in county court, circuit court, or chancery court for support actions and continuing authority to modify or revoke orders
  • Eliminates jury trial rights for parties in paternity establishment actions
  • Takes effect July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Child support; change reference to Uniform Support Act.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/12/2013
Judiciary A1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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