MississippiSB 28052026 Regular SessionSenate

MDCPS state central registry; revise provisions related to.

Sponsored By: Daniel H. Sparks (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Judiciary BJudiciary, Division B

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Higher penalties for permitting child abuse

Beginning July 1, 2026, a parent, guardian, or other person who knowingly permits ongoing physical or sexual abuse of a child, or felonious neglect, can face up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

Court judgments can trigger registry listing

Beginning July 1, 2026, a circuit court can order a parent or guardian onto the state child-protection registry after a conviction for a covered crime. The person must meet the law’s definition of a substantiated perpetrator, and the court must find listing appropriate. Court clerks must send conviction judgments to the Department, and youth-court clerks must send adjudications. Sending a judgment does not automatically place anyone on the registry.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Daniel H. Sparks
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Theresa Gillespie-Isom
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 332 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/1/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 116 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/10/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 112 • No: 0 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Passed