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MS SB2032
MS SB2032Child support award; cost of health insurance coverage obtained by noncustodial parent considered in determining.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 43-19-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Court Orders The Noncustodial Parent To Obtain Health Insurance Coverage For The Child Or Children Then The Court Shall Take Into Account The Cost Of The Coverage In Establishing The Child Support Award; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to ensure that when a court orders a noncustodial parent (the parent who does not have primary physical custody of the child) to obtain health insurance coverage for their child or children, the cost of that coverage is considered when determining the child support award. Specifically, if the noncustodial parent is responsible for providing health insurance, the expense of that insurance can be used to adjust their "adjusted gross income," which is the income used to calculate child support. This aims to account for the financial burden of providing healthcare for the child when setting the support amount.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred To Judiciary A (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2032.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2032PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2032IN.htm |
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