Mississippi · HB1577

Child abuse; clarify willful false claims of.

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Sponsors: 3
Votes: Mar 24
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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.

Subjects

Child abuse

Progress

Sent to committeeJan 19, 2026
Committee said yesFeb 3, 2026
PassedFeb 12, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 17, 2026
Committee said yesFeb 25, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 23, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 24, 2026
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