Mississippi Parental Responsibility Act of 2025; enact.

SB 2335, the Mississippi Parental Responsibility Act of 2025, makes it a crime for parents or guardians to negligently, intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly contribute to a child (under 18) being convicted of a crime as an adult. It imposes felony penalties: up to 25 years in prison or $10,000 fines for directly causing a child's criminal action, and up to 15 years or $5,000 for actions that "tend to contribute" to such crimes. The bill expands existing law by adding criminal negligence as a basis for liability and removes limits on damages parents can be held liable for when maliciously damaging a minor's property. This law directly affects parents/guardians of minors convicted of adult crimes in Mississippi circuit court.