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MS SB2220

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Parker

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows courts to order child support to continue past the age of majority (21) for children with disabilities that existed during their minority and prevent them from living independently

  • Creates an exception to emancipation presumptions when an adult child is incapable of self-support due to a physical or mental disability that existed during their minority

  • Excludes children who are long-term patients in state-owned or state-operated facilities from extended support orders

  • Permits courts to make, modify, or maintain orders regarding custody, visitation, medical expenses, and other welfare matters for disabled children past the age of majority

  • Amends Section 93-11-65 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 governing child custody, care, support, and maintenance proceedings

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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