MS HB1215

Suspends child support obligations by operation of law for obligors incarcerated or involuntarily institutionalized for more than 180 consecutive days, unless the obligor has means to pay support during incarceration.

Child support obligations resume on the first day of the month following 60 days after release from incarceration, at which point the order becomes enforceable.

Authorizes the Department of Human Services to administratively adjust arrears balances that accrued in violation of the suspension provisions, with written notice to obligor and obligee and a 30-day objection period.

Amends Sections 93-11-65, 93-11-71, and 93-5-23 to conform existing child support enforcement provisions to the new suspension rules for incarcerated persons.

Effective July 1, 2023.