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New Law Mandates Child Support from DUI Offenders

2/28/2026

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  • Bentley and Mason's Law would require DUI offenders who kill a parent to pay child support.
  • The law is named after two boys who lost their parents in a 2021 crash.
  • Payments would begin one year after release and continue until the child turns 18 or 21.
  • State Sen. Mike Henderson (Missouri) has supported the bill for several years.
  • Six other states have enacted versions of Bentley and Mason's Law.