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MS HB1130

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Angela Cockerham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the 25% local matching funds requirement for state-source grants to domestic violence shelters under Mississippi Code Section 93-21-107
  • Shelters must still meet existing requirements including 24/7 shelter and crisis hotline services, housing, food, counseling, medical/legal referrals, and educational programs
  • Shelters must maintain nonprofit incorporation status, serve diverse populations, maintain confidentiality, and cannot discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, marital status, or national origin
  • State grants remain capped at $100,000 adjusted annually by Consumer Price Index to maintain 1983 purchasing power
  • Effective July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

State Domestic Violence Fund; remove match requirement.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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