HB 980 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Child support; revise to calculate with shared income of both parents.

HB 980 changes Mississippi's child support calculation method from a percentage-based system to one that uses both parents' combined income. It replaces the previous percentage schedule with specific dollar amounts listed in a table, adjusted for the number of children and total household income. This bill directly affects parents involved in child support cases, as courts will now calculate payments using the new income-sharing formula. The change also incorporates additional court considerations from existing sections of Mississippi law regarding child support adjustments. The law applies to all child support awards and modifications in Mississippi.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026