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MS SB2061

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Terry Burton

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 93-11-65 to clarify that overdue child support remains payable to the custodial parent after a child's emancipation unless the court affirmatively determines otherwise.

  • Adds a new subsection (d) to the child support statute establishing the presumption that overdue support continues to be owed to the custodian post-emancipation, shifting the burden to the obligor to request court modification.

  • Does not affect the noncustodial parent's obligation to satisfy arrearages existing as of the emancipation date, which continues until fully paid.

  • Effective July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Overdue child support; payable to custodial parent after emancipation of child.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare1/10/2014

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