Senate Bill 2615

AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-76-58, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE GAMING COMMISSION TO COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROVIDING FOR THE WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENTS OF PROGRESSIVE SLOT MACHINE ANNUITIES AND CASH GAMING WINNINGS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE OUTSTANDING CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES AS REPORTED TO THE GAMING COMMISSION, FOR ANY AND ALL PAYMENTS FOR WHICH AN ENTITY LICENSED OR PERMITTED UNDER THE GAMING CONTROL ACT IS REQUIRED TO FILE FORM W2-G, OR A SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT FORM, WITH THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; TO AUTHORIZE ANY LICENSED OR PERMITTED GAMING ENTITY TO DEDUCT AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FROM EACH PAYMENT OF A PROGRESSIVE SLOT MACHINE ANNUITY, BEGINNING WITH THE SECOND ANNUITY PAYMENT, OR CASH GAMING WINNINGS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE OUTSTANDING CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES OR OWE CHILD SUPPORT OVERPAYMENTS PER SINGULAR OR PERIODIC PAYMENT, NOT TO EXCEED $35.00; TO REQUIRE THE GAMING COMMISSION TO ADOPT PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT EMPLOYEES FROM WILLFULLY FAILING TO WITHHOLD PAYMENTS OF PROGRESSIVE SLOT MACHINE ANNUITIES OR CASH GAMING WINNINGS FROM PERSONS WHO HAVE OUTSTANDING CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES OR CHILD SUPPORT OVERPAYMENTS, BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES THAT ALLOWS THE LICENSEE TO IDENTIFY SUCH PERSONS; TO REQUIRE THE GAMING COMMISSION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INSTITUTE PROCEDURES FOR EXCHANGING INFORMATION FOR EFFECTUATING THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD A STATEMENT OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT IN CONFORMITY THERETO; TO AMEND SECTION 43-19-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO COLLABORATE WITH THE TREASURER TO INTERCEPT UNCLAIMED PROPERTY TO SATISFY A CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 89-12-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE TREASURER TO COOPERATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DETERMINE IF A CLAIMANT OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY OWES A CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGE; TO REQUIRE THE TREASURER TO TRANSFER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ANY PORTION OF A CLAIM TO SATISFY THE CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 93-11-71, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO SUBJECT UNCLAIMED PROPERTY TO INTERCEPTION OR SEIZURE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE ENTRY OF THE JUDGMENT ON THE JUDGMENT ROLL OF THE SITUS DISTRICT OR JURISDICTION TO SATISFY CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-19-50, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE INSURERS TO COOPERATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT TO ENFORCE CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS; TO REQUIRE INSURERS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OR OTHER ENFORCING AUTHORITY; TO REQUIRE INSURERS TO WITHHOLD FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF A CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGE FROM INSURANCE DISBURSEMENTS OVER A CERTAIN AMOUNT WITH ENUMERATED EXCEPTIONS; TO PROVIDE A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INSURERS OPERATING IN GOOD FAITH IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

In the Senate

• Joey Fillingane

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In the Senate Jan 17 – Feb 1

1. Jan 17Referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary, Division A
2. Feb 1Died in committee in the Senate