HB1608Introduced in the House
Child abuse; add deprivation of necessary supervision as a crime.
Introduced by Kevin Horan, District 34
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Parent, Legal Guardian Or Other Person Responsible For The Child Deprives A Child Of Necessary Supervision Appropriate To The Child's Age Resulting In Substantial Harm To The Child's Physical, Mental, Or Emotional Health, The Person May Be Sentenced To Imprisonment; To Provide Criminal Penalties; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Judiciary B
Died In Committee
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