MS HB759

Declares it public policy that children are adversely affected when parents with outstanding child support obligations divert funds to gaming, and that gaming winnings should be applied to child support obligations.

Creates Section 75-76-58 requiring gaming licensees to withhold and intercept progressive slot machine annuities and cash gaming winnings (W2-G reportable amounts) from persons with child support arrearages and forward withheld amounts to the Department of Human Services within 7 days.

Allows gaming licensees to deduct an administrative fee not exceeding $35.00 per withholding and provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for good-faith compliance with withholding procedures.

Permits obligors to challenge encumbrance of gaming winnings within 20 days on limited grounds of mistaken identity or incorrect arrearage amount, with Department of Human Services releasing funds after 20 days or upon court resolution.

Amends Section 75-76-33 to require the Mississippi Gaming Commission to prescribe procedures for collecting child support from gaming winnings and slot machine annuities, and clarifies in Section 93-11-71 that all gaming winnings and slot machine annuities are subject to child support interception; effective July 1, 2025.