Mississippi SB2475: Department of Youth Services; bring forward code sections related to.

What the bill says

An act to bring forward sections 43-27-2, 43-27-8, 43-27-10, 43-27-12, 43-27-14, 43-27-16, 43-27-17, 43-27-18, 43-27-19, 43-27-20, 43-27-22, 43-27-23, 43-27-25, 43-27-27, 43-27-29, 43-27-33, 43-27-37 and 43-27-39, mississippi code of 1972, which relate to the department of youth services, for purposes of possible amendment; to amend sections 43-27-11 and 43-27-35, mississippi code of 1972, to make technical nonsubstantive aendments; and for related purposes.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 43-27-2, 43-27-8, 43-27-10, 43-27-12, 43-27-14, 43-27-16, 43-27-17, 43-27-18, 43-27-19, 43-27-20, 43-27-22, 43-27-23, 43-27-25, 43-27-27, 43-27-29, 43-27-33, 43-27-37 and 43-27-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-27-11 AND 43-27-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE TECHNICAL NONSUBSTANTIVE AENDMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 43-27-2, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows: 43-27-2. The Department of Human Services shall be the Department of Youth Services and shall retain all powers and duties granted by law to the Department of Youth Services, and wherever the term "Department of Youth Services" appears in any law the same shall mean the Department of Human Services. The executive director of the department may assign to appropriate divisions such powers and duties as deemed appropriate to carry out the functions of the department. The executive director of the department may assign such powers and duties as deemed appropriate to carry out the functions of the department. *SS26/R995* S. B. No. 2475 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/SS26/R995 PAGE 1 (baf\tb) SECTION 2. Section 43-27-8, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows: 43-27-8. The Department of Human Services shall administer the following …

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Sponsors

• Bryan, Hob (D, 7) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 3, 2026: Died In Committee
2. February 16, 2026: Referred To Youth and Family Affairs;Judiciary B
3. February 12, 2026: Transmitted To House
4. February 11, 2026: Passed
5. February 3, 2026: Title Suff Do Pass
6. January 19, 2026: Referred To Public Health and Welfare

Votes

• Passed (February 11, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB2475?

SB2475 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Department of Youth Services; bring forward code sections related to.

What does SB2475 do?

In its own words: An act to bring forward sections 43-27-2, 43-27-8, 43-27-10, 43-27-12, 43-27-14, 43-27-16, 43-27-17, 43-27-18, 43-27-19, 43-27-20, 43-27-22, 43-27-23, 43-27-25, 43-27-27, 43-27-29, 43-27-33, 43-27-37 and 43-27-39, mississippi code of 1972, which relate to the department of youth services, for purposes of possible amendment; to amend sections 43-27-11 and 43-27-35, mississippi code of 1972, to make technical nonsubstantive aendments; and for related purposes.

What is the status of SB2475?

Failed as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (March 3, 2026).

Who sponsored SB2475?

Bryan, Hob (D, 7).

Where is the official record for SB2475?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2475.xml