SB2686
01/19/2026
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Mississippi
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Legislation
, Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Children
SB2686: Amends 93-15-107(1)(d) to create a new exception for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem for the child in TPR cases. The court does not have to appoint a GAL “where the court, on the record, that the appointment of a guardian ad litem is unnecessary to protect the best interests of the child due to the nature of the proceedings, the issues presented, and the absence of contested factual matters affecting the child’s welfare.”
Bill Status: Active
Last action (on 01/19/2026): Referred To Judiciary, Division A
