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MS HB1269
MS HB1269Overnight child visitation; prohibit with noncustodial parent when re-unification is not planned with such parent.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 93-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Overnight Visitation With A Noncustodial Parent When The Court Has Determined Not To Grant Custody To That Parent And Reunification Is Not Planned With The Non-custodial Parent; To Bring Forward Section 93-5-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Custody And Visitation When A Parent Is Deployed, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to prohibit overnight visitation for a noncustodial parent if a court has decided not to grant that parent custody and there are no plans for reunification with that parent. The bill also brings forward existing law regarding custody and visitation for parents deployed in the military, ensuring that such deployments do not negatively impact their custody or visitation rights and facilitating communication with their children.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1269.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1269IN.htm |
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