Parent whose parental rights are terminated must remain liable for child support obligations provision

This bill states that if a parent's rights to their child are taken away, they still have to pay child support. This means that even though they are no longer legally recognized as a parent, they are still responsible for financially supporting their child. The goal is to ensure that children continue to receive financial support, regardless of their parents' legal status.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is essential to protect the welfare of children by ensuring they receive consistent financial support, even if a parent's rights are terminated. They believe that maintaining child support obligations reinforces the responsibility of parents to care for their children, promoting stability in the child's life.

Critics of the bill contend that it is unfair to hold parents financially accountable for children they can no longer legally parent. They argue that this could lead to financial hardship for those parents, especially if they are unable to maintain a stable income after losing their parental rights, potentially leading to further issues of poverty and injustice.