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House debates bill creating presumption of continued child support for adults disabled as minors
Summary
Lawmakers extensively questioned standards and unintended effects of Senate Bill 2,452, which would presume continued child support for people who became disabled while minors. Members declined to table the measure; the sponsor said remaining concerns will be addressed in conference.
The Mississippi House debated Senate Bill 2,452 on the floor, a proposal that would create a presumption that child support continues past the age of majority for a person who became disabled while a minor and is incapable of independent living.
Supporters said the change would allow courts to continue orders for adults who, because of disabilities arising while they were minors, cannot live independently. “If the court determines that an adult cannot take care of themselves, the court can order continued support,” a floor sponsor told the chamber during debate.
The bill’s sponsor and several members stressed that the court would still play a role in setting or modifying orders. The sponsor added that the measure includes a reverse-repealer so remaining concerns…
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