MS HB1081

Creates Section 75-76-58 to authorize the Gaming Commission and Department of Human Services to withhold gaming winnings from persons with outstanding child support arrearages when Form W2-G or equivalent is filed with the IRS.

Allows gaming entities to deduct an administrative fee not exceeding $35.00 from progressive slot machine annuities (beginning with second payment) or cash gaming winnings of persons owing child support.

Requires gaming entities to adopt procedures preventing employees from willfully failing to withhold payments from identified persons with child support arrearages or overpayments.

Provides liability protection for the Gaming Commission and licensed gaming entities when withholding funds based on child support arrearage information provided by the Department of Human Services.

Requires the Gaming Commission and Department of Human Services to establish information-sharing procedures and complete rulemaking by July 1, 2023, with the act taking effect July 1, 2022.