Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3321

Introduced

2/24/26

Refer

2/24/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TEMPORARY HOTEL PLACEMENT AND CONTRACTED CARE PROVIDER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Impact

The allocated funding is intended to alleviate some of the financial burdens faced by the MSDCPS as it navigates the challenges of providing appropriate care placements for children who are in temporary situations. This bill seeks to ensure that essential services remain available and that children are placed in safe and appropriate environments, particularly when there are no permanent placements available.

Summary

Senate Bill 3321 aims to appropriate $10 million from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) for the fiscal year 2027. The primary goal of this legislation is to cover costs associated with temporary hotel placements and contracted care providers, which are essential components in providing services to children in need of care and protection.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding SB3321 is the reliance on temporary hotel placements, which could be viewed as less than ideal for long-term child welfare. Critics may argue that these placements do not provide the stability or nurturing environment that children need, potentially leading to adverse emotional and psychological outcomes. Furthermore, discussions may arise regarding the adequacy of funding and whether it sufficiently addresses the broader issues within the state's child protection system.

Latest MS SB3321 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2774

Department of Child Protection Services; authorize sole placement authority for children in legal custody of CPS.

MS HB17

Appropriation; Child Protection Services, Department of.

MS HB1739

Appropriation; Child Protection Service, Department of.

MS SB3070

Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi Fund; FY 2026 appropriation to the Attorney General to fund Children Advocacy Centers.

MS SB2938

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to DFA to the Jackson Fire Department for fire protection services.

MS HB419

Appropriation; Department of Health for making care grants under the Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program.

MS HB1742

Appropriation; Human Services, Department of.

MS SB2103

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Mississippi Development Authority for the Mississippi Golf Trail Project.

MS HB20

Appropriation; Human Services, Department of.

MS SB3069

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Excel by 5 of Mississippi for its mission and assessment of early learning collaboratives.

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MD HB0390

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MD HB350

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MD SB319

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PA SB1220

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.