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MS HB206
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 43-21-151 to allow chancery court to hear abuse or neglect allegations that arise during pending custody disputes between parents without invoking youth court authority, provided no prior notice of abuse was given.
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Specifies that abuse and neglect proceedings in chancery court must maintain the same confidentiality standards as youth court proceedings.
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Amends Section 43-21-261 to clarify that guardians ad litem appointed by chancery court have access to confidential youth court records involving children in abuse, neglect, and dependency cases.
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Extends the sunset date for Section 43-21-261 from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027.
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Effective date: July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Chancery court; clarify authority to handle allegations of child abuse.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025