MS SB2100

Amends Mississippi Code Section 75-76-3 to declare as public policy that children are adversely affected when parents with outstanding child support obligations divert financial support to gaming, and that parent winnings should be applied to child support obligations.

Codifies Section 75-76-58 requiring gaming licensees to withhold and intercept progressive slot machine annuities and cash gaming winnings (reportable on IRS Form W2-G) from individuals with outstanding child support arrearages.

Gaming licensees must deduct the child support arrearage amount from winnings and forward it to the Department of Human Services Division of Child Support Enforcement within 7 days, with licensees permitted to deduct an administrative fee not to exceed $35.00 per payment.

Allows obligors to challenge the encumbrance through court petition within 20 days on grounds limited to mistakes of identity or mistakes in the amount of overdue child support owed.

Effective July 1, 2019, with the Mississippi Gaming Commission required to implement rulemaking procedures by July 1, 2020.