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MS HB572

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beth Waldo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires county boards of supervisors to provide "adequate and habitable" office space for local Department of Child Protection Services offices, adding new standards to existing law
  • Amends Section 43-26-11 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 by inserting the qualifying language "adequate and habitable" to the existing office space requirement
  • Maintains existing provisions allowing the Department of Child Protection Services to lease space from counties to maximize federal funding, with rent paid at fair market value
  • Operating expenses including electricity, water, gas, internet, and janitorial services continue to be split between the department (federal share) and county (state share)
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Local office space for Child Protection Services provided by board of supervisors; require to be adequate and habitable.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/18/2026
Youth and Family Affairs1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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