2002 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 654

File Code: Family Law Prior Year Introduction As: SB 158/01 - JPR Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 963
Sponsored By:
Senators Ruben, Van Hollen, Forehand, Green, Jimeno, and Kelley
Entitled:
Family Law - Child Support - Secondary Education

Synopsis:

Establishing that a child support order issued on or after October 1, 2002, continues in effect after the child receiving the support attains the age of majority, if the child is enrolled full time in secondary school and continues to reside with the custodial parent; authorizing the court to continue a child support order issued before October 1, 2002; and establishing that a child support order for a child who has attained the age of majority terminates upon the occurrence of specified events.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/1
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/6
Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Ida G. Ruben, District 20
Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17
Senator Leo E. Green, District 23
Senator Philip C. Jimeno, District 31
Senator Delores G. Kelley, District 10
Senator Christopher Van Hollen, Jr., District 18
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH
STUDENTS
SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTS -see also- ALIMONY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Family Law
( 12-101.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered