S 2553 · 98th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

A bill to clarify the provisions regarding discharges in bankruptcy dealing with child support.

Introduced 1984-04-11· Sponsored by Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Courts.(1984-04-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Federal bankruptcy law to provide that the discharge of a debtor's debts does not discharge the debtor from any debt to a spouse, former spouse, or child of the debtor, for alimony to, maintenance for, or support of such spouse or child. (Currently, the debt must be in connection with a separation agreement, divorce decree, or property settlement agreement.) Makes nondischargeable any debt assigned to the Federal government or to a State or any political subdivision of such State.…

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