HB 57 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

DUI; require those convicted to pay child support.

HB 57 requires courts to order defendants convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) that caused a death to pay child support to the victim's children under 18 (or until high school graduation, whichever is later). The court determines monthly payments based on the child’s needs, the parent’s resources, living standards, and other factors like educational requirements. Payments continue even if the defendant is imprisoned, starting within one year of release, and reduce any civil judgment against the defendant. This applies only to DUI convictions resulting in death, not all DUI cases.
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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