Department of Finance and Administration
Legislative Impact Statement
Bill: HB1810
Bill Subtitle: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INCARCERATION OF A PARENT WHO WAS
ORDERED TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT.
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Basic Change :
Sponsor: Rep. Gazaway and Sen. Clark
HB1810 amends current law providing that a parent obligated to provide child support and who refuses
to pay support or engage in work activities ordered by the court may be incarcerated. Current law also
provides that such parent may be temporarily released from jail for work as ordered by the court. The
bill adds the requirement that the refusal to pay support or engage in work activities must be willful in
order to result in incarceration.
Revenue Impact :
None.
Taxpayer Impact :
The bill clarifies that refusal to pay support must be willful in order to subject a parent obligated to
incarceration.
Resources Required :
None.
Time Required :
Adequate time is provided for implementation.
Procedural Changes :
Office of Child Support Enforcement procedures and training would require updating.
Other Comments :
None.
Legal Analysis :
None.
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Statutes affected:
HB 1810: 9-14-233(e)