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MS HB1668

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cheikh Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a statewide uniform youth court system by consolidating and potentially amending numerous existing Mississippi Code sections governing youth court organization, jurisdiction, intake procedures, and appeals.

  • Requires the Administrative Office of Courts to disclose all data in the Mississippi Youth Court Information Delivery System (MYCIDS) to the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Human Services.

  • Increases funding for the Youth Court Support Fund through amendments to Section 43-21-801.

  • Brings forward existing statutes governing chancery court judges, county court judges, and family masters across all twenty chancery districts for potential amendment as part of the youth court restructuring.

  • References the Mississippi Commission on a Uniform Youth Court System and Procedures as the body overseeing standardization of youth court practices across the state.

Legislative Description

Statewide Uniform Youth Court System; establish.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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