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MS HB1608

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Horan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "deprivation of necessary supervision" as a new crime under Mississippi's child abuse statute (Section 97-5-39)
  • Parents, legal guardians, or other responsible persons who fail to provide age-appropriate supervision resulting in substantial harm to a child's physical, mental, or emotional health face up to 5 years imprisonment, a fine up to $5,000, or both
  • Defines "child" as a person under 18, excluding minors who are married or on active military duty
  • Maintains existing criminal penalties for other forms of child abuse, neglect, and endangerment under current law

Legislative Description

Child abuse; add deprivation of necessary supervision as a crime.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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