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MS SB2341

Bill

Status

Failed

4/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

David Parker

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a presumption that child support continues past the age of majority for an adult child incapable of self-support due to physical or mental disability that existed during minority.

  • Allows courts to order continued support for disabled children past age of majority unless the child is a long-term patient in a state-operated facility.

  • Permits courts to order, modify, or maintain previous orders regarding custody, visitation, medical expenses, and other matters affecting the health and welfare of a disabled child.

  • Requires courts to consider the disabled adult child's receipt of and eligibility for public benefits and community services when determining support awards.

  • Makes the presumption of continued support rebuttable by evidence that the adult child is capable of self-support.

Legislative Description

Child support; create presumption that support continues past the age of majority for a disabled child.

Last Action

Died In Conference

4/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A2/3/2022
Judiciary, Division A1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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