Loading chat...
MS HB1212
Bill
Status
2/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Andy Gipson
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services to request federal name-based criminal history records checks of all adults residing in a home during emergency child placements.
-
Requires the Mississippi Criminal Information Center to submit fingerprints to the FBI within 14 calendar days of the name search and either positively identify subjects or forward fingerprints to the FBI within the same timeframe.
-
Mandates immediate removal of a child from the home if any adult resident fails to provide fingerprints and written permission for a federal criminal history records check when requested.
-
Requires residents who contest placement denial based on name-based criminal history checks to submit fingerprints and written permission to MCIC within 14 calendar days for FBI submission.
-
Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Child Protection Services; authorize to have background check of home residents during emergency placement situation.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/9/2017