S.886

Provides for establishment of child support lien against life insurance proceeds; requires insurers perform child support judgment search.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Establishes a child support lien against life insurance proceeds and requires insurers to perform child support judgment searches.

The bill establishes a child support lien against the proceeds of any settlement, judgment, inheritance, or award, provided the net proceeds exceed $2,000. It also mandates that insurers perform a child support judgment search before distributing any proceeds. If a child support judgment is identified, the proceeds are used to satisfy the judgment. The bill exempts pre-paid funeral policies, credit life insurance policies, and reasonable funeral expenses from these provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee