HB700: Child support; responsibility of incarcerated obligor.
Introduced By
Del.
Mamye BaCote (D-Newport News)
Mamye BaCote
(D-Newport News)
Served: 2004–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
12/04/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
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Summary
Child support; incarcerated obligor. Provides that a court shall recalculate the child support obligation of an obligor who is incarcerated during the support period, the recalculation being retroactive to the date of incarceration. This bill also provides that prisoners and minor obligors are exempt from various fees and costs that may be collected by the Department of Social Services in enforcing support obligations. This bill further provides that reductions in the child support arrearages owed by prisoners and minor obligors should be granted for timely payments of support. Preference for placement in work programs will be given to otherwise qualified prisoners who have child support obligations. View Full Text »
Video
Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/22/2008 and 01/22/2008.
Comments
This bill violates Federal Law. Child support enforcement is a WELFARE program under the Socialist Security Administration. The bill has some GOOD stuff in it - it's just not legal.
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