HB2306

Requiring a person convicted of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence to pay child support for any child of a person killed during the offense.

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2306 mandates child support payments from individuals convicted of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence to the.

Kansas HB2306 requires courts to order individuals convicted of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence to pay child support for any minor children of the victims until the children reach 18 years of age and graduate from high school. The court considers various factors, including the child's age, financial needs, and the standard of living to which the child is accustomed, when determining the amount of support. Payments are made to the surviving parent or guardian and enforced as a judgment of restitution.

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History

Feb 5, 2025

House

House Introduced

Feb 5, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Judiciary