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MS HB1271

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shanda Yates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a 13th ground for divorce in Mississippi: irretrievable breakdown of the marriage when reconciliation attempts are impractical, futile, or not in the best interests of the parties or family
  • Allows either spouse to apply for divorce under the new irretrievable breakdown ground, removing the requirement to prove fault
  • Modifies the existing desertion ground by removing "willful and obstinate" language, requiring only "continued desertion for the space of one (1) year"
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Divorce; create 13th ground for irretrievable breakdown.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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