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Introduced
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Passed
07/02/2020
07/02/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/08/2020
07/08/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 93-17-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions That Regulate Out-of-state Adoptions; To Clarify The Eligibility Of Unmarried Or Separated Adults To Adopt; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 93-17-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to revise provisions regulating out-of-state adoptions. It clarifies the eligibility of unmarried or separated adults to adopt, allowing a married person whose spouse does not cohabit or reside with the petitioning spouse to adopt, as long as the adoption is in the best interest of the child. The bill also requires that out-of-state adoptions comply with the Interstate Compact for Placement of Children (ICPC) and include an ICPC home study and accompanying forms if the prospective adoptive parent(s) do not reside in Mississippi. Additionally, the bill specifies that a court-appointed guardian ad litem with knowledge or training in conducting home studies can perform the required home study if directed by the court.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 07/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HB/HB1134.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1134SG.htm |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1134SG.pdf |
| Senate Amendment No 1 to Committee Amendment No 1 | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/sam/HB1134_S_Amend_01_to_Cmte_Amend_01.htm |
| Senate Committee Amendment No 1 | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/sam/HB1134_S_Cmte_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1134PS.htm |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1134PS.pdf |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1134IN.htm |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1134IN.pdf |
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