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
32–1
Passed
Total votes 33
Jun 12, 2024
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican26
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Romanchuk
RRepublican
P
Vernon Sykes
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Brenner
RRepublican
Co
Bill Blessing
RRepublican
Co
Bill DeMora
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Reineke
RRepublican
Co
Bob Hackett
RRepublican
Co
George Lang
RRepublican
Co
Hearcel Craig
DDemocratic
Co
Jerry Cirino
RRepublican
Co
Kent Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Rulli
RRepublican
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