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MS HB49

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State funding for existing contracts between the Department of Human Services and private entities operating child support collection and enforcement programs must end after October 1, 2021

  • The DHS Child Support Unit must assume all child support collection and enforcement functions previously performed by private contractors after contract termination

  • Mississippi shall not be liable for any monetary penalties or payments to private entities resulting from contract termination

  • Prohibits the Department of Human Services from entering into any new contracts with private entities for child support collection and enforcement operations after the act's effective date

  • Extends the repealer date on Section 43-1-3 (regarding DHS privatization restrictions) to July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Child support enforcement and collection; terminate contract with private entity for and DHS shall perform.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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