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MS HB6
Bill
Status
Failed
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lee Yancey
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AI Summary
- Allows interception and seizure of casino gaming winnings and progressive slot machine annuities from individuals with outstanding child support arrearages
- Requires the Mississippi Gaming Commission to establish procedures for withholding payments, with the Department of Human Services providing real-time electronic database access to child support arrearage information
- Licensed gaming entities must deduct child support arrearages from winnings and forward the amount to the Division of Child Support Enforcement within 7 days, and may charge an administrative fee up to $35 per payment
- Protects gaming licensees and the Gaming Commission from civil or criminal liability for disclosing information or withholding funds in accordance with the law
- Obligors may challenge the encumbrance within 20 days by filing a petition, but only on grounds of mistaken identity or incorrect arrearage amount
Legislative Description
Casino winnings; provide procedures for intercept of child support arrearages.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023
Committee Referrals
Judiciary A1/3/2023
Full Bill Text
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