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MS HB1669
MS HB1669Youth court jurisdiction; exclude youth previously adjudicated delinquent for committing certain acts with firearm.
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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 43-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Exclusive Original Jurisdiction Of The Youth Court By Providing That The Circuit Court Shall Have Original Jurisdiction Of A Child If The Child Has Been Previously Adjudicated A Delinquent For Committing An Act With A Firearm, If Such Act Would Be A Felony If Committed By An Adult, And The Child Commits A Subsequent Act With A Firearm After Being Previously Adjudicated A Delinquent In The Youth Court; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to revise the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Youth Court, meaning the court that handles cases involving minors. Specifically, it states that if a child has previously been found delinquent by the Youth Court for committing an act with a firearm that would be a felony if committed by an adult, and then commits another such act with a firearm, the Circuit Court, which handles adult felony cases, will have original jurisdiction over the child for that subsequent act. This change aims to address repeat offenses involving firearms by minors.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
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/HB1669.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1669IN.htm |
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