House Bill 1337

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE STATUS OF FORENSIC INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED BY A CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-261, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE DISCLOSURE OF YOUTH COURT RECORDS TO A GUARDIAN AD LITEM DULY APPOINTED BY THE COURT, TO EXPAND DISCLOSURE FOR TRIAL PURPOSES, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES TO SHARE CERTAIN RECORDS AND TO PROVIDE FOR WAIVER OF CONFIDENTIALITY IN CERTAIN CHILD DEATHS OR CRITICAL INJURIES OF CHILDREN; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-353, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE REPORTING OF CERTAIN FRAUDULENT ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-121, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANS AD LITEM BY THE YOUTH COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-301, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE GROUNDS FOR CUSTODY BASED ON PARENTAL USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND TO REQUIRE THAT ALL ORAL ORDERS BE REDUCED TO WRITING; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT ALL HEARINGS ON THE RECORD AND ORAL ORDERS BE REDUCED TO WRITING; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-613, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXPAND THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A REVIEW HEARING IS REQUIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-155, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFER OF CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-303, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE TAKING OF CUSTODY WITHOUT A WARRANT; TO AMEND SECTION 41-111-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATORY AND REPORTING DUTIES OF THE CHILD DEATH REVIEW PANEL TO INCLUDE CHILD NEAR FATALITIES; TO CREATE NEW CODE SECTION 41-111-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MANDATE REPORTING OF CHILD FATALITIES AND NEAR FATALITIES SO THAT TIMELY INVESTIGATIONS MAY BE CONDUCTED IN APPROPRIATE CASES IN ORDER TO DECREASE THE INCIDENCE OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CAUSING FATAL OR SERIOUS INJURIES TO CHILDREN, AND TO PROMOTE THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CHILDREN OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-257, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE CENTRAL STATE REGISTRY ON NEGLECT AND ABUSE CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 93-17-55, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE DEFINITIONS IN THE ADOPTION SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 93-17-67, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE CONTINUATION OF MEDICAID BENEFITS POST-ADOPTION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 93-17-69, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY STATE SUPPORT FOR NONRECURRING ADOPTION EXPENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 93-31-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH BOTH PARENTS MUST EXECUTE A TEMPORARY POWER OF ATTORNEY TO BE EFFECTIVE UNDER THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 93-31-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT A REASON FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE POWER OF ATTORNEY BE STATED; TO REQUIRE AN AFFIDAVIT OF STATUTORY COMPLIANCE BY THE FACILITATING AGENCY; TO CONFORM THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CLAUSE AND TO CREATE A STATUTORILY SUFFICIENT FORM FOR REVOCATION OF A POWER OF ATTORNEY GRANTED UNDER THE ACT; TO REQUIRE AN AFFIDAVIT FROM A CUSTODIAL PARENT WHO ALLEGES UNAVAILABILITY OF THE NONCUSTODIAL PARENT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-321, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO STUDENTS IN JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

In the House of Representatives

• Angela Cockerham

  Sponsor

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In the House of Representatives Jan 21 – Feb 13

1. Jan 21Referred to the House committee on Judiciary B
2. Feb 5Reported from committee in the House: title sufficient, do pass as a committee substitute
3. Feb 13Committee substitute adopted in the House
4. Passed the House

In the Senate Feb 14 – Mar 5

1. Feb 14Sent to the Senate
2. Feb 26Referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary, Division A
3. Mar 5Died in committee in the Senate