2025 Regular SessionMississippi Legislature

HB1337: Adoption of adults; clarify authorization for.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 93-17-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Adult Adoptions In Chancery Court; To Amend Section 93-17-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To Adult Adoption Authorization; To Amend Section 93-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Investigation By Guardian Ad Litem Or Conservator For Disabled Adults; To Bring Forward Sections 93-17-11, 93-17-21, 93-17-27, 93-17-29 And 93-17-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Procedures For Adoption, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

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Bill History

1/20/2025
Referred To Judiciary B
House of Representatives
2/4/2025
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
House of Representatives
2/12/2025
Read the Third Time
House of Representatives
2/13/2025
Died On Calendar
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Failed(2/13/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Jansen Owen
Jansen Owen
Republican

Documents

Comm Sub
Bill Text2/6/202531.8 KB
Introduced
Bill Text1/21/202532.6 KB