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HB823Introduced in the House

Housing of youth offenders in other states; authorize counties and municipalities to contract for under certain circumstances.

Failed

Introduced by Daryl Porter, District 98

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Authorize Any County Or Municipality To Contract With Other States For The Housing And Care Of Children Who Have Committed Delinquent Acts Whenever Juvenile Detention Facilities Within This State Have Reached Their Operational Capacity Limit; To Bring Forward Section 43-25-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Interstate Compact For Juveniles; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Judiciary B

  2. Died In Committee

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