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MS HB1430

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 93-5-1 to add domestic violence as a thirteenth ground for divorce, increasing the total grounds from twelve to thirteen.

  • Defines domestic violence according to Section 97-3-7 and requires it to be established by clear and convincing evidence.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Divorce; add domestic violence as a ground for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2017

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