SB 176 Ohio Senate · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Allow child support orders for children over 18 with a disability

This bill allows courts to issue child support orders for children over the age of 18 who have a disability, extending financial support beyond the typical age of majority. It applies to parents involved in divorce, legal separation, or annulment proceedings and ensures that support continues as long as the child's disability-related needs persist. The legislation requires courts to calculate these support amounts using existing state guidelines that account for the child's medical and care expenses. By removing the age limit for disabled minors, the bill aims to provide ongoing financial assistance for adult children with disabilities who rely on their parents for care.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Oct 17, 2023 Last action Jun 18, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 12, 2024

How they voted

321
Passed
Total votes 33
Jun 12, 2024
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
25 Yea 1 Nay
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 18, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Jun 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Nov 15, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Oct 17, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
upper
2 primary · 16 co-sponsors

Sponsors