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MS HB1472
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Karl Oliver
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AI Summary
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Department of Child Protection Services must expend federal funds only in the manner authorized by the applicable federal funding source, whether as a match or other type of expenditure.
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Department of Child Protection Services shall not pay court-ordered expenses for children in custody unless authorized by federal funds or a specific state appropriation, including medical examinations, care and support costs, attorney compensation, and guardian ad litem fees.
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Court-ordered expenses covered by the restriction include service of process, witness travel, child transportation for proceedings, and therapeutic counseling costs.
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Effective July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Child Protection Services; clarify manner of expending federal funds, and when it pays expenses for child in custody when ordered by court.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/4/2025