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MS SB2634

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends parental support obligation from age 18 to age 21 by amending Mississippi Code Section 97-5-3
  • Establishes criminal penalties for parents who desert or willfully neglect to provide support and maintenance to children under 21 years old
  • First offense punishable by fine of $100-$500 or up to 5 years imprisonment; second or subsequent offense punishable by fine of $1,000-$10,000 or 2-5 years imprisonment
  • Creates legal defenses including child's marriage, military service, felony conviction with 2+ year sentence, discontinuing school after age 18, obtaining full-time employment and independent living, or cohabitation without parental approval
  • Effective July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Child support; allow criminal charges three years after the child turns twenty-one.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/21/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/13/2023
Judiciary, Division A1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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