Introduced
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To establish graduated penalties for those who are seriously delinquent in making child support payments. The highest penalty would be up to 10 years in prison and a $15,000 fine, or triple the amount of unpaid child support, for a person who owes more than $20,000 or has failed to pay for five years or more. The lowest penalty would be up to 90 days in jail and a $2,000 fine, or triple the amount of unpaid child support, for a person who owes more than $1,000 or has failed to pay for 90 days or less. Prior convictions could also qualify a violator for the enhanced penalties.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
