Overnight child visitation; prohibit with noncustodial parent when re-unification is not planned with such parent.

HB 1269 would have prohibited overnight visitation between a child and a noncustodial parent when a court has determined not to grant that parent custody and has no plan for re-unification. The bill amended Mississippi’s custody law (Section 93-5-24) to add this specific restriction, directly affecting children in custody disputes where a parent is deemed unfit or unsuitable for reunification. Key provisions would require courts to block overnight visits in these scenarios, prioritizing child safety over visitation access. The bill died in committee in 2026 and never became law.