HB 618 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

DUI; require those convicted to pay child support.

HB 618 requires drivers convicted of DUI who cause a death to pay child support to the victim's children under 18 (or until high school graduation). The court sets monthly payments based on the child's needs, the defendant's finances, and other factors like the child's standard of living. Payments continue even if the defendant is imprisoned, with overdue amounts addressed through payment plans after release. This applies to existing DUI convictions under Mississippi law that result in fatalities.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025