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MS HB938

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Fred Shanks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2029 for five Mississippi statutes related to youth court operations and the Mississippi Youth Court Information Delivery System (MYCIDS)

  • Continues requirements for youth court intake officers to enter intake and case information into MYCIDS for the Division of Youth Services, truancy matters, and the Department of Child Protection Services

  • Maintains the Youth Court Support Program and Youth Court Support Fund, which provides up to $2.5 million annually to support youth court operations including intake officer compensation

  • Preserves the prohibition on persons convicted of sex offenses from accessing the MYCIDS database

  • Extends authorization for parents to execute powers of attorney delegating child care and custody powers to another person, with oversight through the youth court system

Legislative Description

Youth court; extend repealers on statutes relating to MS Youth Court Information Delivery System (MYCIDS) and records.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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