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MississippiSB 21102026 Regular SessionSenate

Child neglect; create crime related to the deprivation of necessary supervision.

Sponsored By: Joey Fillingane (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Judiciary BJudiciary, Division B

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Caregivers face penalties for harmful neglect

Starting July 1, 2026, a parent, guardian, or other person responsible for a child can face penalties for failing to provide age-appropriate supervision when it causes substantial harm to the child’s physical health. A child generally means someone under 18, but not someone who is married or on active military duty. The penalty is up to five years in state custody, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. At the prosecutor’s discretion, the penalty can instead be up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joey Fillingane

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 311 • No: 19

House vote • 3/31/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 99 • No: 9 • Other: 10

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 42 • No: 9 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/5/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 119 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/8/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026Senate

  4. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    4/2/2026Senate

  5. Motion to Reconsider Entered

    4/1/2026Senate

  6. Conference Report Adopted

    3/31/2026Senate

  7. Conference Report Adopted

    3/31/2026House

  8. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026Senate

  9. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026House

  10. Conferees Named Horan,Owen,Hurst

    3/12/2026House

  11. Conferees Named Fillingane,Sparks,Wiggins

    3/11/2026Senate

  12. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/10/2026Senate

  13. Returned For Concurrence

    3/6/2026House

  14. Passed As Amended

    3/5/2026House

  15. Amended

    3/5/2026House

  16. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/2/2026House

  17. Referred To Judiciary B

    2/13/2026House

  18. Transmitted To House

    2/11/2026Senate

  19. Passed

    2/10/2026Senate

  20. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/2/2026Senate

  21. Referred To Judiciary, Division B

    1/9/2026Senate

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