Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1512

Introduced

1/20/25

Refer

1/20/25

Failed

2/4/25

Adoption; bring forward and conform sections related to.

No companion bills found.

Adoption of adults; clarify authorization for.

Conservatorship; authorize court to allow petitioner seeking approval of minor settlement to perform conservator's duties.

Statewide Uniform Youth Court System; establish.

Chancery court; clarify authority to handle allegations of child abuse.

Adoption petitions; clarify that attached certificate may be executed by any physician.

Guardian ad litem; authorize to be paid a reasonable fee for services to a child.

Department of Child Protection Services; revise provision related to guardian ad litems and CPS representation by counsel.

Child abuse; require mandatory minimums and arrests for severe child abuse.