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MS HB177

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Effective October 1, 2023, Mississippi shall cease funding any existing contracts between the Department of Human Services (DHS) and private entities for child support collection and enforcement operations.

  • After funding ends, DHS shall terminate the contract(s) and the Child Support Unit shall assume all child support collection and enforcement functions previously performed by private entities.

  • The state is immune from monetary penalties or liability to private entities resulting from contract termination.

  • DHS is prohibited from entering into new contracts with private entities for child support collection and enforcement operations on or after this act's effective date.

  • Section 43-1-3 of Mississippi Code is amended with these restrictions, with the amended section set to repeal on July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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