MS SB2043

Amends Mississippi Code to authorize the Department of Human Services (DHS) to collaborate with the Mississippi Gaming Commission to establish rules for withholding casino winnings from persons with outstanding child support arrearages.

Requires gaming licensees to withhold cash gaming winnings, slot machine annuities, and sports betting winnings from individuals with child support arrearages and forward withheld amounts to DHS within seven days.

Permits gaming licensees to deduct an administrative fee not exceeding $35 per payment from obligors' winnings, beginning with the second annuity payment.

Obligors may request an administrative hearing within 30 days to challenge the withholding on grounds of mistaken identity or incorrect arrearage amount; funds are released to the obligee after 30 days or upon hearing resolution.

Requires DHS and the Gaming Commission to implement all necessary policies and procedures by January 1, 2026, with the act taking effect on that date.