HB523Introduced in the House
Forensic interviews; prohibit any person accused of child abuse from being present during.
Introduced by Beth Waldo, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Prohibit Any Person, Including A Parent Or Guardian, Accused Of Child Abuse From Being Present When A Forensic Interview Is Conducted In Response To A Report Of Child Abuse; To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Date Of Repeal For The Provision Of Law That Regulates Access To Youth Records; To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-105 And 43-15-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Disclosure Of Youth Court Records, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Mandatory Reporting For Child Abuse, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Referred To Judiciary B
Died In Committee
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