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Suspend deadlines for the further consideration of HB 938; extend repealers on several youth court statutes.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason White

HB 938 would delay the sunset dates of several Mississippi youth court statutes, extending how long existing rules and programs remain in force.

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Bill Summary · HC 65

Summary of House Concurrent Resolution 65 (HC 65), 2026 Regular Session – Mississippi

Overview

  • Purpose: Suspend deadlines in Joint Rule No. 40 to allow further consideration and passage of House Bill (HB) 938, which would extend repealers on several youth court-related statutes.
  • Jurisdiction: Mississippi
  • Status: As of the provided text, HC 65 suspends deadlines to permit continued consideration of HB 938. Action history shows multiple steps and a preliminary status tied to “Suspended from Deadlines” on 2026-04-15, with subsequent rule referrals and related actions. Note: The bill text indicates the House and Senate concurrence to suspend deadlines for HB 938; the action history also shows a prior failure at one point, which may reflect procedural moves or amendments during this session.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution temporarily suspends deadlines and other procedural constraints under Joint Rule No. 40 to allow more time for debate, amendments, and final passage of HB 938.
  • HB 938 would modify several Mississippi statutes related to youth courts by extending repeal dates (i.e., delaying the dates when certain laws would sunset/expire).

Key Provisions (as described in HB 938, per HC 65)

HB 938 would amend multiple sections to extend repealers, effectively delaying the sunset or expiration of certain youth-court related statutes. The specific sections targeted include:
- Section 43-21-261: Extending the repealer date for the statute governing the disclosure of youth court records involving children.
- Section 43-21-351: Extending the repealer date for the statute requiring youth court intake officers to enter intake and case information into the Mississippi Youth Court Information Delivery System (MYCIDS).
- Section 43-21-801: Extending the repealer date for the Youth Court Support Program and the Youth Court Support Fund in the State Treasury.
- Section 45-33-61: Extending the repealer date for the statute prohibiting a person convicted of a sex offense from accessing MYCIDS.
- Section 93-31-3: Extending the repealer date for the statute authorizing a parent to execute a power of attorney to delegate certain powers regarding the care and custody of a child.

In short: HB 938 would push back the dates at which these youth court-related provisions would sunset.

Who/What is Affected

  • Youth court system components and stakeholders:

    • Youth Court records and ongoing disclosure rules.
    • MYCIDS (Mississippi Youth Court Information Delivery System) access and data-entry requirements.
    • Youth Court Support Program and Youth Court Support Fund (state treasury allocations and funding).
    • Individuals convicted of sex offenses with access restrictions to MYCIDS (policy implications for access control and background checks).
    • Parents and authorized delegates under powers of attorney related to child care and custody (policy framework and legal authority).

  • The changes primarily affect statutory sunset dates (repealers) rather than creating new programs or imposing new obligations, though they influence how long existing provisions remain in force without expiring.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Purpose of HC 65: Temporarily suspend deadlines and other Joint Rule No. 40 provisions to ensure HB 938 can be thoroughly considered and passed.
  • Action history highlights:
    • Referred to Rules and related procedural steps on 2026-04-15.
    • Multiple appearances of “Title Suff Do Be Adopted” and “Transmitted To Senate,” indicating standard procedural movements.
    • A note of “Failed” in one earlier step, suggesting a previous procedural hurdle or a failed vote or motion before subsequent actions. This implies the bill’s progression has been fluid and subject to amendments or reconsideration.
  • If HB 938 passes, the repealer dates referenced would be extended accordingly, maintaining current legal structures for a longer period.

Notes for Readers

  • This summary focuses on the structural effect: delaying sunsets on several youth court statutes rather than introducing new substantive rules.
  • For exact repealer dates and any accompanying policy changes within HB 938, the text of HB 938 (and any amendments adopted during consideration) should be consulted once available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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