MS HB550

Chancery courts may investigate and determine child abuse or neglect allegations that arise during custody disputes between parents without invoking youth court authority, provided the allegations were not reported prior to the chancery proceedings

Guardian ad litem appointed by chancery court gains explicit authority to access confidential youth court records, inspect law enforcement records involving children, and obtain records relevant to youth court matters

Removes the provision allowing judges of "any other court" including chancery courts that ordered forensic interviews to receive disclosed youth court records

Extends the repeal date for confidential records disclosure provisions from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2028

Effective date is July 1, 2026