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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
06/15/2020
06/15/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/22/2020
06/22/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 43-21-301 And 43-21-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Reference To The Term "endanger" Regarding Custody Order For Children; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Sections 43-21-301 and 43-21-303 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to change the reference to the term "endanger" regarding custody orders for children. Specifically, the bill replaces the term "endanger" with "in danger of a significant risk of harm" in the provisions related to when a child can be taken into custody. This change aims to provide more clarity and specificity around the criteria for taking a child into custody.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 06/22/2020)
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