March 6, 2017
Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, amended Senate Bill 2680 with the language. The measure makes "abusive physical contact" grounds for a divorce, as well as threats, stalking, and financial abuse. It allows just the injured party to testify to provide a reason for divorce.
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Lawmaker Flips to Support Domestic Abuse as Divorce Reason
A Mississippi lawmaker breathed life back into a proposal Monday to make domestic abuse a reason for divorce, after coming under fire recently for killing a similar measure.
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