HB1577Introduced in the House
Child abuse; clarify willful false claims of.
Introduced by Kevin Felsher, District 117
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 43-21-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Crime Of Willful False Claims Of Child Abuse; To Authorize Restitution Payments To The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Amend Section 97-35-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurred in Amend From Senate · March 18, 2026
120
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Yes |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Judiciary B
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Read the Third Time
Committee Substitute Adopted
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Returned For Concurrence
Concurred in Amend From Senate
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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