HB1726

Child Protection Services; provide power to contract with private child placement agencies to assist with adoptions.

Failed·2/3/26
In Text

Mississippi HB1726 allows the Department of Child Protection Services to contract with private child placement agencies for adoption services.

Mississippi HB1726 amends the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services to include the power to contract with licensed private child placement agencies for assistance with adoption services. The bill also outlines various duties and responsibilities of the department, including providing protective services for children, foster care, adoption services, and special services. It mandates background investigations and fingerprinting for certain employees, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Feb 2

House

DR - TSDPCS: YF To JA

Jan 19

House

Referred To Youth and Family Affairs;Judiciary A