Bill

SB 550

84(R) - 2015
Senate State Affairs
Senate State Affairs
Children
Courts
Healthcare

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Carlos Uresti

Bill Caption

Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 550 would amend multiple chapters of the Family Code by requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order. All child support court orders would need to address dental support and order an appropriate parent to provide dental insurance, or reimburse the other parent for the cost of providing dental insurance.  The dental support would be obtained at a "reasonable cost," meaning the cost of dental insurance premiums do not exceed 1.5 percent of the obligor's annual resources.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill affirms the principle of personal responsibility.  Supporting a child involves ensuring that their health is also a priority and financially handled.  For this reason, we support SB 550.