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MS SB2350

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Angela Turner-Ford

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

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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