MS SB2222

Suspends the duty to pay child support for a noncustodial parent who is incarcerated upon conviction for a felony, with support obligations resuming 30 days after release from incarceration.

Eliminates any arrearage (back payments) that would have accrued during the period when the child support duty was suspended due to the parent's incarceration.

Clarifies that placement in a restitution, house arrest, or restorative justice center for failure to pay child support does not trigger the suspension of child support obligations.

Makes conforming amendments to Section 93-5-23 regarding custody and maintenance in divorce proceedings to align with the new incarceration suspension provisions.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.