Appropriation; Youth Court Support Fund for funding staff and equipment for youth courts.

HB 1885 appropriates $7 million from Mississippi’s State General Fund to the Youth Court Support Fund for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding directly supports staff salaries and equipment for youth courts across the state. This bill makes no new policy changes but provides dedicated financial resources to maintain existing youth court operations. It affects all youth courts in Mississippi by ensuring they have necessary personnel and tools to function. The appropriation is effective July 1, 2026.