House backs taking deadbeat parents’ winnings

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February 25, 2010

Anonymous The Washington Times-Herald Thu Feb 25, 2010, 02:23 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana House has passed a bill that would require deadbeat parents who hit big slot machine jackpots at casinos to give up the cash to their children.

The bill approved unanimously Thursday would withhold gambling winnings from parents who are behind on their child support payments. Supporters say it makes sense in a state where just 58 percent of child support payments are collected.

More than 165,000 noncustodial parents each owe more $2,000 for back child support in more than $2 billion of delinquencies.

The withholdings would generally kick in on slot machine winnings of $1,200 or more.

The bill must return to the Senate for consideration of changes the House made.

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