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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 93-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement Of Willful And Obstinate From The Ground Of Divorce For Desertion; To Provide An Additional Ground Of Divorce When The Court Finds There Has Been An Irretrievable Breakdown Of The Marriage And Further Attempts At Reconciliation Are Impractical Or Futile And Not In The Best Interests Of The Parties Or Family; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Mississippi law to create a thirteenth ground for divorce, allowing for a divorce based on an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage when the court determines that further attempts at reconciliation are impractical, futile, and not in the best interests of the parties or their family. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement of "willful and obstinate" from the existing ground of desertion, meaning that a spouse can now seek a divorce due to desertion for one year without having to prove the desertion was willful and obstinate.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1271.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1271IN.htm |
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