Mississippi governor signs youth court reform bills into law
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Gov. Tate Reeves on Friday signed three bills into law that he described as historic legislation, capping a special session in which Mississippi lawmakers approved $29.5 million in new spending to reform the state’s youth court system.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers debated legislation on Wednesday that Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) said could move the state towards a uniformed youth court system, if lawmakers send the bill to his desk. The bill started in the Senate.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi senators advanced a sweeping youth court reform package Tuesday night, clearing a key committee hurdle as lawmakers raised concerns about legal loopholes, a mental health funding gap and who controls the process.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi House passed a bill during a special session on July 16, 2026, that would reform the state's youth court system. Lawmakers said the bill that would give children and families access to full-time youth court judges.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi lawmakers passed a sweeping youth court reform bill during a special session Thursday, approving $29.5 million in new spending to help facilitate the changes. The House votes marked the first time legislation has been passed in the Old Capitol building since 1903.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's youth court system is ready to receive major change after Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed legislation approved by lawmakers during a two-day special session this week.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Gov. Tate Reeves on Friday signed three bills into law that he described as historic legislation, capping a special session in which Mississippi lawmakers approved $29.5 million in new spending to reform the state’s youth court system.
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