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MS HB520

MS HB520
Gaming Commission; authorize to collaborate with DHS for collection of child support.

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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 43-19-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Gaming Commission To Collaborate With The Department Of Human Services To Establish Rules To Withhold Gaming Winnings Of Persons With Outstanding Child Support Arrearages; To Create New Section 43-19-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Procedure To Encumber Gaming Winnings For The Payment Of Child Support; To Amend Sections 75-76-33 And 93-11-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Mississippi Gaming Commission to work with the Department of Human Services (DHS) to create rules for withholding cash gaming winnings, including slot machine annuities and sports betting winnings, from individuals who owe overdue child support. It establishes a procedure for casinos to intercept these winnings to pay child support arrearages, defining terms like "cash gaming winnings" as reportable winnings and "child support arrearages" as overdue payments. The bill also amends existing laws to align with these new provisions, ensuring that casinos are protected from liability for withholding these funds and allowing them to collect a small administrative fee. The goal is to enhance child support collection by tapping into gaming winnings, with these changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Title Suff Do Pass (on 03/03/2026)

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