SB 2379 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Youth records; authorize member of Legislature to inspect upon written release.

SB 2379 allows Mississippi legislators to inspect a child's youth court records if the child's parent, guardian, or custodian provides written consent. This bill amends existing confidentiality rules to specifically authorize legislative access under this condition, requiring minimum standards for the written consent form. It directly affects children involved in youth court cases and their families, as it adds a new pathway for legislative review of records previously protected under strict confidentiality. The bill does not change other existing restrictions on record disclosure or override current privacy protections.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026