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MS SB2131

Bill

Status

Failed

4/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

David Parker

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 93-11-65 to create a presumption that child support continues past age of majority for a child with a disability that existed during the child's minority.

  • Court may order continued support for disabled adult children who cannot live independently due to their disability, unless the child is a long-term patient in a State of Mississippi facility.

  • Court retains authority to order, modify, or maintain previous orders regarding custody, visitation, medical expenses, and other health and welfare matters for disabled children.

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

  • Presumption of continued support is rebuttable if evidence shows 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 Committee

4/2/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A3/11/2024
Judiciary, Division A1/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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