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MS SB2263
Bill
AI Summary
- Authorizes chancellors to waive procedural and petition requirements for adult adoptees who consent to adoption.
- Deletes the prohibition against same-gender couples from adopting, conforming state law to federal law.
- Prohibits physically incarcerated offenders from filing name change petitions independently with chancery court.
- Allows district attorneys, county sheriffs, the Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner, or DOC Chaplains to file name change petitions on behalf of incarcerated offenders.
- Effective July 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
Chancery court; revise provisions concerning adoption and name change of incarcerated persons.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/14/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B2/9/2022
Judiciary, Division B1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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