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MS SB2689

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Child Protection Services to make monthly payments to grandparents who have assumed primary care of their grandchildren, up to 100% of the foster care board payment rate
  • Grandparents can receive payments without establishing legal custody and without the department formally placing the child with them
  • Requires grandparents to submit a written application and complete training requirements set by the department
  • Payments are contingent on specific appropriation by the Legislature
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Grandparents; authorize payment of support for assuming primary care of grandchildren.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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