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MS HB886
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Oscar Denton
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 43-15-13 of the Mississippi Code to allow any person aggrieved by a Department of Human Services or Child Protection Services decision regarding foster care issues to appeal to chancery court in their county of residence.
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Creates an exception to the bill's private right of action prohibition specifically for foster care appeals, excluding termination of parental rights decisions which are governed by Section 93-15-133.
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Applies to parents, foster parents, and next of kin who wish to challenge foster care-related decisions by state child protection agencies.
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Effective July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Foster care decisions; authorize appeal of to the chancery court of residence.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025