Mississippi House Bill 1608: Child abuse; add deprivation of necessary supervision as a crime.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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