AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-151, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, REGARDING THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIRCUIT COURT CONCERNING CERTAIN ACTS ATTEMPTED OR COMMITTED BY A CHILD WHILE IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHICH WOULD BE A CRIME OF VIOLENCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 97-3-2 IF COMMITTED BY AN ADULT; TO AMEND SECTION 97-37-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF FIREARMS; TO CREATE A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR SHOOTING OR DISCHARGING A FIREARM INTO A GROUP OF TWO OR MORE PEOPLE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 81-18-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY AND REVISE THE REQUIRED CONTENTS OF INDIVIDUAL BORROWER FILES AND INDIVIDUAL SERVICER FILES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 75-67-121, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE A LICENSEE UNDER THE SMALL LOAN REGULATORY LAW TO CHARGE A FEE FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONFILING OR NONRECORDING INSURANCE IN LIEU OF THE ACTUAL COST OF RECORDING AN INSTRUMENT EXECUTED AS SECURITY FOR A LOAN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A CONSUMER WHO IS A SELLER OR BUYER TO MAKE AN AFFIRMATIVE ELECTION OF A SPECIFIC TYPE OF BROKERAGE SERVICE THAT IS AVAILABLE FROM A REAL ESTATE COMPANY BY SIGNING A BROKERAGE AGREEMENT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 35, TITLE 73, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972; TO REQUIRE SUCH AGREEMENT TO CONTAIN A STATEMENT OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE BROKERAGE SERVICES THAT THE COMPANY WILL PROVIDE AND INFORMATION ON HOW THE COMPANY AND LICENSEES WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR THE BROKERAGE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSEE SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO ENTER INTO A BROKERAGE AGREEMENT WITH A CUSTOMER WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE BUYER IN ORDER FOR A LICENSEE TO PROVIDE A TOUR OF A PROPERTY TO THAT PROSPECTIVE BUYER; TO SET FORTH WHEN A WRITTEN BROKERAGE AGREEMENT SHALL AND SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED; TO IDENTIFY TYPES OF REAL PROPERTY TO WHICH THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS APPLY AND TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN TRANSFERS FROM SUCH PROVISIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-42, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE FISCAL OFFICER SHALL TRANSFER FUNDS AND REPORT ASSOCIATED PAYEE RECORDS FOR ANY CANCELLED WARRANT TO THE ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND OF THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DIVISION OF THE STATE TREASURY; TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT SUCH FUNDS SHALL REMAIN IN SUCH FUND FOR FIVE YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 89-12-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE "LAST-KNOWN ADDRESS," "LAWFUL CHARGES" AND "TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY," AND TO REVISE CERTAIN TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 89-12-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE PROVISIONS RELATED TO ABANDONED PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 89-12-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY SHALL BE PRESUMED ABANDONED IF CONDITIONS FOR A PRESUMPTION OF ABANDONMENT EXIST; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 81-5-60, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX ESCHEATMENT PROCESS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 81-5-60.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOVAL OF SAFE DEPOSIT CONTENTS PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 89-12-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A SECURITY SHALL BE PRESUMED ABANDONED; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 89-12-18, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO SET FORTH CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH PROPERTY HELD IN A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX MAY BE PRESUMED ABANDONED AND SUBJECT TO REPORTING AND REMITTANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 89-12-28; TO AMEND SECTION 89-12-30, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TREASURER TO OFFER FOR SALE TANGIBLE PROPERTY DELIVERED UNDER SECTION 89-12-28; TO AMEND SECTION 89-12-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM LIABILITY TO THE STATE TREASURER AND THE STATE FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 89-12-44, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE RETENTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS FOR FIVE YEARS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 89-12-28, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DIRECT DELIVERY OF A REPORT AND OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE STATE TREASURER; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 75-16-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT ALL FUNDS COMING INTO THE POSSESSION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND CONSUMER FINANCE AS A RESULT OF THE MONEY TRANSMISSION MODERNIZATION ACT SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY KNOWN AS THE "CONSUMER FINANCE FUND," AND SHALL BE EXPENDED BY THE COMMISSIONER SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-16-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE APPLICATIONS FOR A LICENSE TO CONTAIN A LIST OF THE APPLICANT'S VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS IN THIS STATE AT WHICH IT PROPOSES TO PROVIDE VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK TRANSACTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-16-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE RENEWAL REPORTS TO CONTAIN A LIST OF THE LOCATIONS IN THIS STATE WHERE THE LICENSEE OR AN AUTHORIZED DELEGATE OF THE LICENSEE ENGAGES IN VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK TRANSACTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-16-43, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE LICENSEES TO SUBMIT QUARTERLY REPORTS CONTAINING CERTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT LOCATIONS AT WHICH MONEY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AND OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-16-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSEE'S WRITTEN CONTRACT SEEKING TO CONDUCT BUSINESS THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED DELEGATE MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMISSIONER UPON REQUEST BEFORE THE LICENSEE IS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT SUCH BUSINESS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-16-65, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSEE SHALL ANNUALLY PROVIDE TRAINING MATERIALS TO EACH AUTHORIZED DELEGATE THROUGH WHICH IT ENGAGES IN THE BUSINESS OF MONEY TRANSMISSION ON RECOGNIZING FINANCIAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION OF AN ELDER ADULT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-16-89, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT A LICENSEE PROVIDE ITS NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER TO THE PURCHASER IN CONNECTION WITH EACH MONEY TRANSMISSION OR KIOSK TRANSACTION CONDUCTED BY THE LICENSEE DIRECTLY OR THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED DELEGATE; TO CREATE NEW SECTIONS TO BE CODIFIED AS A NEW CHAPTER WITHIN TITLE 75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, THAT MAY BE CITED AS THE "DATA SECURITY FOR MONEY TRANSMITTERS ACT"; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO CREATE STANDARDS FOR SAFEGUARDING CUSTOMER INFORMATION; TO SET FORTH REQUIRED ELEMENTS FOR INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAMS; TO REQUIRE THAT A LICENSEE PROVIDE NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN EVENTS TO THE COMMISSIONER; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO SET FORTH THE COMMISSIONER'S AUTHORITY RELATED TO THE ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 93-21-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "ABUSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 93-21-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE CHANCERY COURTS TO CONSIDER AND ISSUE EMERGENCY DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTION ORDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 93-21-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY, TEMPORARY, AND FINAL DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTION ORDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 93-21-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 9-21-9, 43-21-261, 43-21-351, 43-21-801, 45-33-61 AND 93-31-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO YOUTH COURT DATA, CAUSES AND DOCKETS, FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-11-30, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE NONADJUDICATION OR EXPUNCTION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES UNDER THIS SECTION FOR THE HOLDER OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR COMMERCIAL LEARNING PERMIT WHO WAS NOT OPERATING A VEHICLE THAT REQUIRED THE POSSESSION OF SUCH A LICENSE OR PERMIT AT THE TIME OF THE OFFENSE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE MISSISSIPPI CHANCERY YOUTH COURT ACT OF 2026; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO RECOGNIZE THE UNIFORM RULES OF YOUTH COURT PRACTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE TERMS "YOUTH COURT," "JUDGE," AND "CHILD IN NEED OF SUPERVISION,"; TO DEFINE THE TERMS "YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR," "INTAKE OFFICER," "INTAKE UNIT," "PRE-PETITION GUARDIAN," "DIVERSION" AND "DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM"; TO DELETE THE TERM "DESIGNEE" FROM AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2028; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-107, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THERE SHALL BE ADDITIONAL CHANCELLORS IN EACH CHANCERY COURT DISTRICT PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 5, TITLE 9, AS NEEDED, TO BE DETERMINED UNDER THIS SECTION; TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY FOR THE CREATION OF A YOUTH COURT DIVISION AS A DIVISION OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT IN ANY CITY IF THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF SUCH CITY ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO THAT EFFECT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-21-108, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DIRECT THE TRANSFER OF THE CAUSES AND DOCKET OF EACH REGULAR OR SPECIAL YOUTH COURT REFEREE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 1, 2028; TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR THE ELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE JUDICIAL OFFICES CREATED BY VIRTUE OF THIS ACT; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH AUTHORIZES REGULAR OR SPECIAL YOUTH COURT REFEREES ON JANUARY 1, 2028; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-115, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL YOUTH COURT JUDGE TO APPOINT A PERSON TO FUNCTION AS AN INTAKE UNIT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-117, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR SHALL REPRESENT THE STATE IN ALL DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY SHALL REPRESENT THE PETITION IN CHILD WELFARE MATTERS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY IN DELINQUENCY MATTERS SHALL SERVE AS THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-119, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-121, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM SHALL NOT BECOME INVOLVED IN ANY YOUTH COURT MATTER PRIOR TO EITHER A WRITTEN CUSTODY ORDER OR THE FIRST JUDICIAL HEARING; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY GUARDIAN AD LITEM NOT APPOINTED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS SHALL REPORT ALL FEES RECEIVED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS, INCLUDING IN TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-123, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-125, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF YOUTH COURT JUDGES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-21-126, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE THE FAMILY SERVICES FORUM FOR MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES; TO SET FORTH THE MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND PROCEDURE OF THE FORUM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS THE GENERAL PUBLIC FROM YOUTH COURT HEARINGS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-21-204, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERM "YOUTH COURT PROCEEDING"; TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHALL BE ADMITTED TO ANY HEARING IN A YOUTH COURT PROCEEDING, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY ADJUDICATORY HEARING OR ANY DISPOSITIONAL HEARING WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY CLOSE A YOUTH COURT HEARING ONLY AFTER A FINDING ON THE RECORD AND ISSUANCE OF A SIGNED ORDER STATING THE REASON OR REASONS FOR CLOSING ALL OR PART OF A HEARING IN A YOUTH COURT PROCEEDING; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-251, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-257, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT OF THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO MAINTAIN A STATE CENTRAL REGISTRY; TO DELETE LANGUAGE TO CONFORM TO THE REPEAL OF SECTION 43-21-267; TO DIRECT THE APPROPRIATE ENTITY TO SEEK A COURT ORDER TO PLACE A PERPETRATOR ON THE REGISTRY IN EVERY CASE IN WHICH THE AGENCY IS INVOLVED AND IN WHICH THE COURT SUBSTANTIATES ABUSE OR NEGLECT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-261, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DISCLOSURE OF YOUTH COURT RECORDS; TO DELETE LANGUAGE REQUIRING A COURT ORDER TO DISCLOSE YOUTH COURT RECORDS; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-263, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPUNGEMENT OF RECORDS INVOLVING CHILDREN; TO CONFORM TO THE NEW SECTION 43-21-204; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-267, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN RECORDS; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-305, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH AUTHORIZES A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO STOP AND QUESTION CERTAIN CHILDREN IN PUBLIC; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-307 AND 43-21-311, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-351, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE DELINQUENCY REPORTS TO INCLUDE EITHER A LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT OR A SWORN AFFIDAVIT; TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL REQUIRED HOURS OF TRAINING FOR AN INTAKE OFFICER; TO REQUIRE THE TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-21-353, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH AUTHORIZES MANDATORY REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES, FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-357, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE YOUTH COURT INTAKE OFFICER UPON RECEIVING A NEGLECT OR ABUSE REPORT TO FILE A RECOMMENDATION AND GIVE NOTICE TO THE APPROPRIATE ENTITY WITHIN A CERTAIN TIMEFRAME; TO REQUIRE THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR, WITHIN A CERTAIN TIMEFRAME, IN DELINQUENCY MATTERS TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES OR THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR, WITHIN A CERTAIN TIMEFRAME, IN CHILD WELFARE MATTERS TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT A CASE CLOSURE NOTICE SHALL BE REVIEWABLE BY THE YOUTH COURT FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF THE NOTICE BY THE COURT, THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR, OR THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-405 AND 43-21-407, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-21-409, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO DIVERT YOUTH FROM THE YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEM AND INTEGRATE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-451, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT OF COURT AUTHORIZATION TO DRAFT AND FILE A PETITION; TO REQUIRE THE SAME TIMEFRAME FOR FILING A PETITION FOR ALL CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-501, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES TO BE SUMMONSED ONLY IN CHILD WELFARE MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-557, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE YOUTH COURT TO EXPLAIN TO THE PARTIES THE FULL RANGE OF POSSIBLE DISPOSITIONAL ALTERNATIVES AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH ADJUDICATORY HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-609, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE ALTERNATIVES OF THE DISPOSITION ORDER IN NEGLECT AND ABUSE CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-613, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO CONDUCT A SHELTER REVIEW HEARING WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD OF DAYS OF REMOVAL IF THERE HAS BEEN NO ADJUDICATION AND WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD OF DAYS THEREAFTER UNTIL ADJUDICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-621, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE AN OUTDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS RELATED TO JUVENILES REPORTED TO PRINCIPALS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-625, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A WILDERNESS TRAINING PROGRAM FOR FIRST TIME YOUTH OFFENDERS BY DELETING THE WORD "SHALL" AND INSERTING THE WORD "MAY" IN LIEU THEREOF; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-703, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PRESCRIBES THE REQUIRED DUTIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION ON A UNIFORM YOUTH COURT SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES TO STUDY THE YOUTH COURT SYSTEM AND REPORT ANY PROPOSED CHANGES BY CERTAIN DATE; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-751, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH COMPRISES THE TEEN COURT PILOT PROGRAM ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-801, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE YOUTH COURT SUPPORT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE THAT SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION BY THE LEGISLATURE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS SHALL PROVIDE YOUTH COURT INTAKE OFFICERS AND ONE COURT ADMINISTRATOR TO EACH YOUTH COURT IN THE STATE; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-27-20, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES; TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES; TO PROVIDE A NONDELEGABLE DUTY FOR THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES TO MAINTAIN DATA REGARDING THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 45-33-61, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM"; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 93-15-107, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE EVENT THAT THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM IS NOT APPOINTED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS, THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM FEES SHALL BE DETERMINED IN THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT AND ASSESSED BY ORDER TO THE COUNTY AND A COPY OF SUCH ASSESSMENT SHALL BE TRANSMITTED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS; TO AMEND SECTION 93-31-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 9-5-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE CHANCERY CLERK TO PREPARE AND FORWARD CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO GUARDIANS AD LITEM FOR EVERY CASE, INCLUDING YOUTH COURT CASES, WHERE THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM FEE EXCEEDS $1,000.00; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-5-165 AND 9-21-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE ANY CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY TRANSACTING BUSINESS WITHIN THIS STATE TO PLACE, FREE OF CHARGE, A SECURITY FREEZE ON THE CONSUMER CREDIT REPORT OF A CHILD UPON RECEIVING SUCH A REQUEST FROM THE BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-57-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PARENTS IN THIS STATE TO AUTHORIZE THE BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS TO REQUEST A SECURITY FREEZE FOR A CHILD WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE BIRTH OF THE CHILD; TO DIRECT THE PROVISION OF A FORM TO BE GIVEN TO THE PARENT OR PARENTS OF A CHILD BORN WITHIN A HEALTH CARE FACILITY BEFORE THE DISCHARGE OF THE CHILD; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO EXPAND GUARANTEED ISSUE RIGHTS FOR MISSISSIPPIANS TO APPLY FOR MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT POLICIES UPON LOSS OR VOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF CREDITABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE "UNIFORM PUBLIC EXPRESSION PROTECTION ACT"; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE ACT; TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR WHICH THIS ACT APPLIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ASSERTED AGAINST A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR EMPLOYEE OF SAID UNIT ACTING OR PURPORTING TO ACT IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ASSERTED BY A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR EMPLOYEE OF SAID UNIT ACTING OR PURPORTING TO ACT IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY TO ENFORCE A LAW TO PROTECT AGAINST AN IMMINENT THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ASSERTED AGAINST A PERSON PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN THE SELLING OR LEASING OF GOODS IF THE CAUSE OF ACTION ARISES OUT OF A COMMUNICATION RELATED TO THE PERSON'S SALE OR LEASE OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIMELINE TO RESPOND TO A PLEADING THAT ASSERTS A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR WHICH THIS ACT APPLIES; TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN PROCEEDINGS BETWEEN A MOVING PARTY AND A RESPONDING PARTY ARE STAYED UPON THE FILING OF A SPECIAL MOTION FOR EXPEDITED RELIEF TO DISMISS A CAUSE OF ACTION OR PART OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES; TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT SHALL HEAR A MOTION BROUGHT UNDER THIS ACT WITHIN SIXTY DAYS AFTER THE FILING OF THE MOTION UNLESS DISCOVERY IS ALLOWED OR FOR OTHER GOOD CAUSE; TO CLARIFY THAT IN RULING ON A MOTION UNDER SECTION 3 OF THIS ACT THAT A COURT SHALL CONSIDER ANY EVIDENCE THAT IT COULD CONSIDER IN RULING ON A MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE; TO PROVIDE THE GROUNDS UPON WHICH A COURT SHALL DISMISS A CAUSE OF ACTION SUBJECT TO THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECT OF A PREJUDICIAL OR NON-PREJUDICIAL VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL BY A RESPONDING PARTY ON THE RIGHT OF A MOVING PARTY TO OBTAIN COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES; TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT SHALL RULE ON A MOTION UNDER SECTION 3 OF THIS ACT NOT LATER THAN SIXTY DAYS AFTER A HEARING ON SAID MOTION; TO AUTHORIZE A MOVING PARTY TO APPEAL FROM AN ORDER DENYING A MOTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART WHICH MUST BE FILED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF THE ORDER; TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR WHEN A COURT SHALL AWARD COSTS, REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES, AND REASONABLE LITIGATION EXPENSES RELATED TO A MOTION UNDER SECTION THREE OF THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT SHALL BE BROADLY CONSTRUED AND APPLIED TO PROTECT FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE MISSISSIPPI CONSTITUTION; TO PROVIDE THAT IN APPLYING AND CONSTRUING THIS ACT CONSIDERATION SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE NEED TO PROMOTE UNIFORMITY OF THE LAW WITH RESPECT TO ITS SUBJECT MATTER AMONG STATES THAT ENACT IT; TO DIRECT CODIFICATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM THE STATE SALES TAX RETAIL SALES OF GROCERIES, DEFINED AS FOOD OR DRINK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE WITH FOOD STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OR OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-65-17, 27-65-75 AND 27-67-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-701, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES" AND "SITE DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENTS"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.