This is an initiative by the provincial deputy Natalia Saseta.
Argentina.- In Catamarca, there is a move to ban child support debtors from entering casinos, gambling halls, and bingo venues. The proposal was presented in the Legislature of Catamarca by provincial deputy Natalia Saseta. The project joins other similar initiatives progressing in Buenos Aires and San Juan, where the law has already been enacted.
In an interview with the local media Radio El Esquiú 95.3, deputy Saseta explained her bill to amend Provincial Law 5062, which aims to strengthen the registry of child support debtors in Catamarca.
The proposal, which has already received favorable dispatch in the committee, prevents those registered as child support debtors from entering gambling halls, casinos, and bingo venues.
“What we are looking to do is modify one of its articles, specifically article 4, to incorporate the prohibition of delinquent debtors from entering gambling halls, casinos, or bingo game rooms,” stated Saseta, who emphasized the importance of ensuring the right of children to receive child support.
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The deputy explained to the Catamarca media that this measure is framed in the best interest of the child and hopes to discourage those who fail to fulfill their duty. Additionally, she added that it aims to protect “the best interest of the child by restricting another right such as the right to gamble, thus preventing the obligor from affecting their assets, once again hindering their duty, their child support obligation.”
The proposal requires individuals to present their identification upon entering casinos, where it will be checked if they are listed in the registry of child support debtors. Moreover, it is contemplated that the Judiciary ensures access to this information for gambling concessionaires.
Last June, the Chamber of Deputies of San Juan enacted Law 7072 which stipulates that child support debtors in the province will not be able to access casinos or gambling halls in San Juan territory. The project was presented by the official inter-bloc Cambia San Juan and was discussed in the chamber by Juan de la Cruz Córdoba. Other legislators who spoke and supported it were Fernanda Paredes and Mario Herrero.
According to the regulation, those who maintain three or more consecutive installments or five (or more) alternate installments of provisional or definitive child support can be part of the registry, if so ruled by a Family judge.
