MS SB2616

Creates Section 75-76-58 requiring the Gaming Commission to coordinate with the Department of Human Services to withhold progressive slot machine annuities and cash gaming winnings from persons with outstanding child-support arrearages for reportable winnings (Form W2-G).

Allows licensed gaming entities to deduct an administrative fee not exceeding $35.00 from each payment of annuities or gaming winnings for persons with outstanding child-support arrearages or overpayments, beginning with the second annuity payment.

Requires gaming entities to adopt procedures preventing employees from willfully failing to withhold payments based on child-support arrearage information provided by the Department of Human Services.

Directs the Gaming Commission and Department of Human Services to establish information-sharing procedures and complete rulemaking by July 1, 2023.

Adds legislative intent to Section 75-76-3 stating that children are adversely affected when parents with outstanding child-support obligations divert financial support to gaming, and that gaming winnings should be applied to such obligations.