Mississippi Senate Bill 2686: Termination of parental rights; require appointment of guardian ad litem in all cases of with limited exception.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Amend Section 93-15-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Appointment Of A Guardian Ad Litem For The Child In All Termination Of Parental Rights Proceedings Unless The Court Finds, On The Record, That The Appointment Of A Guardian Ad Litem Is Unnecessary To Protect The Best Interests Of The Child Due To The Nature Of The Proceedings, The Issues Presented, And The Absence Of Contested Factual Matters Affecting The Child's Welfare; And For Related Purposes.

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Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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