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MississippiSB 23692026 Regular SessionSenate

Child support; withhold gaming winnings of persons who have outstanding child support arrearages.

Sponsored By: J. Walter Michel (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Gaming

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Gaming winnings pay overdue child support

Starting July 1, 2026, casinos must withhold unpaid child support, including related spousal support, from reportable cash winnings and progressive slot annuities. They send withheld money to the state within 7 days and pay any remaining amount to the winner. A licensee may take an administrative fee of up to $35 per payment; for annuities, the fee may start with the second payment. The state releases the money to the support recipient after 30 days unless the winner timely requests a written hearing, which can challenge only mistaken identity or the amount owed. The state agencies must set up the process by January 1, 2027.

Gaming staff gain legal protection

Starting July 1, 2026, gaming licensees and their staff, lawyers, accountants, and agents are protected from civil or criminal liability for covered disclosures and actions based on state information. This includes encumbering or surrendering assets and withholding, or failing to withhold, winnings. The protection can limit a household’s ability to seek damages for that conduct.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • J. Walter Michel

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • David Blount

    Democratic • Senate

  • Johnny L. DuPree

    Democratic • Senate

  • Theresa Gillespie-Isom

    Democratic • Senate

  • Charles Younger

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 142 • No: 22

House vote • 3/10/2026

Passed

Yes: 92 • No: 22 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Passed

Yes: 50 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/19/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/13/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/12/2026Senate

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/11/2026House

  5. Passed

    3/10/2026House

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/3/2026House

  7. Referred To Gaming

    2/16/2026House

  8. Transmitted To House

    2/11/2026Senate

  9. Passed

    2/10/2026Senate

  10. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/2/2026Senate

  11. Referred To Gaming

    1/19/2026Senate

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