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House rejects bill that would narrow criminal nonsupport to higher-dollar cases
Utah House of Representatives · February 25, 1997
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Summary
The House debated and then rejected House Bill 299, which would have amended criminal nonsupport; debate centered on whether failure to pay court-ordered child support should be criminalized for arrears over $5,000, with concerns about shifting civil enforcement into felony exposure. The bill failed 35–37.
Representative Carlson presented House Bill 299 on criminal nonsupport amendments, describing statutory provisions and addressing concerns that the bill might penalize parents who lack ability to pay. The sponsor noted the statute already provides affirmative…
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