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MS HB1772

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/29/2017

Primary Sponsor

Timmy Ladner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Hancock County Board of Supervisors to require the youth court to release redacted records to news media in cases involving child abuse or neglect allegations

  • Overrides existing confidentiality protections under Section 43-21-261 of Mississippi Code specifically for Hancock County

  • Records must be provided to news media at cost

  • Defines "news media" as bona fide radio stations, television stations, newspapers, journals, magazines, and news bureaus that supply information to these outlets

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Hancock County; authorize release to media of certain redacted copies of youth court records concerning abuse/neglect.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/29/2017

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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