HB1616Introduced in the House
Baby Safety Device; remove "intent" and revise termination of parental rights.
Introduced by Angela Cockerham, District 96
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 43-15-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Intent As An Element For Termination Of Parental Rights When A Child Is Left In A Baby Safety Device; To Amend Section 43-15-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Shelter Hearing When The Department Has Control Of A Baby That Has Been Dropped Off; To Amend Sections 43-15-205, 43-21-551, 43-21-603 And 43-21-451, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 93-15-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add "surrender To A Baby Safety Device" To The List Of Ways To Surrender A Child To The Department Of Child Protection Services; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · February 11, 2026
117
Yes
3
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 | Not Voting |
| 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 A
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Judiciary, Division A
Died In Committee
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