MS SB2549

Establishes 18 years of age as the age of majority for all purposes under Mississippi law, revising definitions of "infant" and "minor" throughout the code.

Modifies child support emancipation provisions to extend support obligations until a child graduates from high school or reaches age 18, whichever is later, with support continuing until age 20 if the child has not graduated.

Updates jury service eligibility requirements to specify minimum age of 18 years and conforms marriage license provisions to require applicants under 18 to apply in their county of residence.

Repeals provisions allowing 18-year-olds to serve as executors, administrators, and independently enter contracts without disability of minority; minors under 18 now require court approval for these actions.

Changes effective date to July 1, 2010, and makes conforming amendments across multiple code sections regarding guardianship, adoption, inheritance, paternity proceedings, and gambling with minors.