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MS HB1269

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clay Mansell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits overnight visitation with a noncustodial parent when the court has determined not to grant custody to that parent and reunification is not planned
  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 93-5-24 governing child custody arrangements in divorce and family court proceedings
  • Applies specifically to cases involving domestic or family violence where courts already have authority to impose various safety conditions on visitation
  • Brings forward existing Section 93-5-34 regarding custody and visitation protections for deployed military parents without substantive changes
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Overnight child visitation; prohibit with noncustodial parent when re-unification is not planned with such parent.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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