SB 347 – Makes the offense of nonsupport an infraction rather than a class A misdemeanor or class D felony

• Sponsor: Nasheed
• LR Number: 1679S.01I
• Committee: Progress and Development
• Last Action: 4/16/2013 - Hearing Conducted S Progress and Development Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2013

Current Bill Summary

SB 347 - Under current law, criminal nonsupport is a Class A misdemeanor unless the total arrearage exceeds 12 monthly payments, in which case it is a Class D felony.

This act makes all offenses of nonsupport punishable as infractions. An infraction carries a penalty of a fine of up to $200.

MEGHAN LUECKE