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MS SB2227

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Adams Collins

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 43-15-123 of the Mississippi Code to increase the maximum fine for illegal placement of children from $5,000 to $500,000
  • Maintains the existing imprisonment penalty of up to five (5) years for violation of child placement provisions
  • Allows courts to impose either the fine, imprisonment, or both penalties for illegal placement of children violations
  • Takes effect July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Adoption; revise fine for illegal placement of children.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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