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MS HB1197

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Brian Aldridge

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum fine for illegal placement of children from $5,000 to $500,000
  • Applies to any person, agency, association, corporation, institution, society, or other organization that violates child placement laws
  • Maintains the existing maximum imprisonment penalty of up to 5 years
  • Allows for both fine and imprisonment as penalties
  • Effective date of July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Adoption; revise fines for illegal placement.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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