Bill > S09489

This bill imposes a duty on a vehicular assailant, defined as an individual convicted of certain vehicular crimes that resulted in the death of a parent or guardian, to provide child support for any surviving child under the age of 21 who was under the care of the deceased parent or guardian. The bill defines "income" for the purposes of determining the child support obligation and outlines factors the court must consider in setting the amount of support. It also includes provisions to ensure the support obligation does not create an undue financial burden on the assailant upon their release from incarceration.