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MS SB2010

Bill

Status

Passed

4/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 93-9-15 of the Mississippi Code to clarify that county court, circuit court, or chancery court has jurisdiction to award custody in paternity proceedings.

  • Authorizes courts to order the father to reimburse Medicaid for expenses of pregnancy and confinement of the mother.

  • Maintains existing court jurisdiction over modification or revocation of orders and adjustments to education, support, and maintenance amounts.

  • Preserves enforcement remedies available under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act for duties of support and maintenance.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Paternity proceeding; court may determine custody.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/24/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A2/21/2013
Judiciary, Division A1/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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