Modifies provisions relating to the custody and support of children
HB 380 extends child support obligations for children enrolled in vocational or higher education until age 22 (or age 21 if not pursuing post-secondary education), provided they maintain at least 12 credit hours per semester, submit academic records, and achieve passing grades. It requires students to provide transcripts showing course enrollment and grades each semester to retain eligibility, with support terminating if they fail half or more of their courses. The bill also allows child support payments to be reduced (abated) if a parent voluntarily relinquishes custody for over 30 consecutive days, and continues support for children with disabilities beyond age 18. These provisions directly affect parents paying support, children in post-secondary education, and courts enforcing child support orders.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 4, 2024
Last action Apr 2, 2025
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Apr 2, 2025
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Referred: Judiciary(H)
lower
Dec 4, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marlene Terry
DDemocratic
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