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MS SB2350
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Angela Turner-Ford
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AI Summary
- Suspends the duty of a noncustodial parent to pay child support while they are incarcerated following conviction of a felony offense
- Requires child support obligations to resume 30 days after the parent is released from incarceration
- Prohibits the accumulation of child support arrearages during the period the parent is incarcerated for a felony
- Clarifies that placement in a restitution, house arrest, or restorative justice program for contempt of court (failure to pay child support) does not trigger the suspension of support obligations
- Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Child support; duty to pay suspended upon incarceration for a felony.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division A1/15/2021
Full Bill Text
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