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MS HB1118

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jansen Owen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Child Protection Services must notify the Attorney General's office within 7 working days when a permanency plan changes to termination of parental rights or adoption proceeding

  • Court must hold a hearing on termination of parental rights petitions within 120 days of perfected service on parents

  • Amends Mississippi Code sections 93-15-131 and 43-21-613 to implement notification requirements and hearing timelines

  • Applies to youth court proceedings involving children adjudicated as abused or neglected

Legislative Description

Permanency plan; require the court to notify the Attorney General when the plan changes to adoption or termination of parental rights.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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