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HB 1342·MS·house

Foster care decisions; authorize appeal of to the chancery court of residence.

FailedFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Denton
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(H) Died In Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The bill changes Mississippi law so that anyone upset with a Department of Human Services or Child Protection Services decision about foster care can appeal that decision in the chancery court of the county where they reside. By giving families and other parties a direct judicial review path, the measure seeks to improve fairness and oversight of foster‑care rulings.

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