Mississippi HB1: Appropriation; Department of Human Services to establish and implement youth diversion program.

What the bill says

An act to amend section 22 of chapter 60, laws of 2026, to revise the purpose of certain funds appropriated to the department of human services for a youth diversion program for fiscal year 2027; and for related purposes.

From the enrolled text:

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 22 OF CHAPTER 60, LAWS OF 2026, TO REVISE THE PURPOSE OF CERTAIN FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR A YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 22 of Chapter 60, Laws of 2026 (Department of Human Services), is amended as follows: Section 22. Of the funds appropriated under the provisions of Section 2, One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00), or so much thereof, shall be derived out of any money in the State Treasury to the credit of the Capital Expense Fund, as created in Section 27-103-303, Mississippi Code of 1972, and allocated in a manner as determined by the State Treasurer. These funds are provided to the Mississippi Department of Human Services to establish and implement * * * the youth diversion program under Section 43-21-409. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. *HR43/R2* H. B. No. 1 ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2 261E/HR43/R2 Department of Human Services PAGE 1 (GT\KP) to establish and implement youth diversion program.

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Sponsors

• Horan, Kevin (R, 34) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 17, 2026: Approved by Governor
2. July 17, 2026: Enrolled Bill Signed
3. July 16, 2026: Returned For Enrolling
4. July 16, 2026: Referred To Appropriations
5. July 16, 2026: Transmitted To Senate
6. July 16, 2026: Immediate Release
7. July 16, 2026: Motion to Reconsider W/Drawn
8. July 16, 2026: Motion to Reconsider Entered (Massengill, Read, Cockerham)
9. July 16, 2026: Passed
10. July 16, 2026: Title Suff Do Pass

Votes

• Passed (July 16, 2026): 39 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1?

HB1 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Extraordinary Session): Appropriation; Department of Human Services to establish and implement youth diversion program.

What does HB1 do?

In its own words: An act to amend section 22 of chapter 60, laws of 2026, to revise the purpose of certain funds appropriated to the department of human services for a youth diversion program for fiscal year 2027; and for related purposes.

What is the status of HB1?

Signed into law as of July 17, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor (July 17, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1?

Horan, Kevin (R, 34).

Where is the official record for HB1?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20261E/pdf/history/HB/HB0001.xml