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MS SB2105

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Terry Burton

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 43-15-13 to require the Mississippi Department of Human Services to notify custodial parents of a child's siblings when the child enters agency custody within the first two months of foster care placement.

  • Defines "siblings" to include those considered siblings under state law and those who would have been siblings except for termination or disruption of parental rights.

  • Aligns state law with federal requirements regarding sibling notification in child welfare cases.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Children in custody of DHS; require notification of parents of child's siblings in conformity with federal law.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/23/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services2/26/2015
Public Health and Welfare1/9/2015

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