Mississippi HB1577 clarifies the crime of willful false claims of child abuse and authorizes restitution payments.
Mississippi HB1577 amends Section 43-21-355 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to clarify the crime of willful false claims of child abuse. It specifies that knowingly submitting a false report of child abuse is punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both. The bill also allows for restitution payments to the Department of Child Protection Services for costs related to investigating false reports. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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