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MS SB2389

Bill

Status

Failed

3/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Witherspoon

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that state-source grants to domestic violence shelters be matched with local funds of at least 25% of the grant amount.

  • Allows domestic violence shelters receiving state funding to accept gifts, trusts, bequests, grants, endowments, federal funds, and other special source funds without restriction.

  • Renumbers existing provisions regarding grant limits (capped at $100,000 adjusted for inflation since 1983), confidentiality requirements, educational programs, and child admission policies.

  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements including nonprofit incorporation, diverse board representation, 24/7 shelter operations, crisis hotlines, and non-discriminatory admission policies.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Domestic violence shelters; revise eligibility for funds.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/26/2021
Housing1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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