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MS SB2377

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

David Parker

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 93-11-65 to allow child support to continue past the age of majority for children with disabilities that existed during their minority.

  • Court may order continued support for a child with a disability that prevents independent living, unless the child is a long-term patient in a state-owned or operated facility.

  • Court retains authority to make, modify, or maintain orders regarding custody, visitation, medical expenses, and other matters related to the health and welfare of the disabled child.

  • Presumption of emancipation may be overcome by evidence that an adult child is incapable of self-support due to a physical or mental disability that existed before adulthood.

Legislative Description

Child support; may continue past age of majority for a disabled child.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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