Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SB182

Introduced
2/7/23  
Refer
2/8/23  

Caption

Requiring a person convicted of an offense that resulted in the incapacitation or death of a victim who is the parent or guardian of a minor child to pay restitution in the form of child support.

Impact

The implemented provisions require courts to assess the appropriate amount of child support based on various factors, such as the child's age, financial needs, and the standard of living they would have experienced had the crime not occurred. The intent behind the bill is to not only hold perpetrators accountable for the impact of their actions but also to prioritize the needs of affected children, thereby influencing state laws on restitution and educational support for minors.

Summary

Senate Bill 182, introduced by Senator Haley, proposes that individuals convicted of offenses resulting in the incapacitation or death of a victim, who is a parent or guardian of a minor child, are mandated to pay restitution in the form of child support. This bill aims to provide necessary financial support for the minor children left without parental care due to the crime, ensuring their well-being until they reach adulthood and complete their high school education.

Contention

While the bill aims to provide justice and support for affected families, it could also spark discussions regarding potential strains on the judicial system as courts will need to determine the specifics of child support in these cases. Additionally, if the victim’s family initiates a civil action and obtains a judgment, the restitution ordered under this bill would be adjusted accordingly, which could lead to further complexities in enforcing support payments. As these provisions are integrated into the broader criminal code, there may be ongoing debates about the fairness and adequacy of the restitution mechanisms provided within the law.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SB94

Requiring a person convicted of an offense that resulted in the incapacitation or death of a victim who is the parent or guardian of a minor child to pay restitution in the form of child support.

KS SB265

Requiring a person convicted of an offense that resulted in the incapacitation or death of a victim who is the parent or guardian of a minor child to pay restitution in the form of child support and increasing the criminal penalties for repeat violations of a protective order.

KS HB2280

Requiring a person convicted of driving under the influence to pay child support for any child of a person killed during the offense giving rise to such conviction.

KS 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.

KS HB393

Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.

KS HB210

Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.

KS SB703

Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.

KS HB1202

Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.

KS HB2062

Providing for child support orders for unborn children from the date of conception, including the direct medical and pregnancy-related expenses of the mother as a factor in child support orders and providing for an income tax exemption for unborn and stillborn children, requiring courts to consider the value of retirement accounts in certain circumstances, authorizing payment from certain retirement accounts to pay child support arrearages and eliminating the exemption of pension and retirement moneys from claims to fulfill child support obligations.

KS HB1195

Provide authority for a court to order offenders convicted of vehicular homicide to pay restitution to a victim's children until age eighteen.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.